Supplier Lead

Overview

In this role you will manage assigned suppliers to ensure quality, cost, delivery and lead time meet business needs. You will build and maintain supplier partnerships, lead root-cause analyses and corrective actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen supply chain performance. You will also provide regional support for supplier development, NPI, and supplier selection, while traveling to supplier sites as needed. This is a hybrid position based in Tewkesbury, contributing to Moog's performance-focused culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible benefits package
• 33 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Mental health support
• Company pension contribution
• Employee share options

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to meet business requirements
• Act as primary contact for assigned suppliers with clear collaboration and communication
• Conduct supplier surveillance and monitor performance
• Assess risks in the supply chain and implement mitigations
• Manage purchase orders with accurate delivery information in standard systems
• Close root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions
• Expedite deliveries to support site operations when needed
• Lead problem-solving activities to resolve supplier and performance issues
• Support and lead supplier recovery and development initiatives when appropriate
• Provide regional support for supplier selection, development, and NPI
• Leverage regional and supplier knowledge to aid supply chain planning
• Identify and pursue opportunities to improve quality, cost, delivery and lead time
• Collaborate across functions, cultures, and regions to achieve global supply chain goals
• Travel regularly to supplier locations within the region and occasionally to Moog sites

Key requirements

• Bachelor in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business
• Up to 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, contractual requirements, and supply chain operations
• Experience managing supplier performance and development activities
• Effective communication and relationship management with stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including regular supplier visits
• Ability to collaborate across functions, cultures, and regions

• communication
• relationship management
• collaboration
• procurement processes
• contractual requirements
• business systems

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