Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title Buyer

Reporting To Supply Chain Manager

Work Schedule Hybrid – Halifax, NS

We are looking for a Buyer to join our team! Why Moog Focal? Our Moog culture is unlike any other! Every day, millions of people rely on our products for critical power, communication, and control systems. Whether it’s on land, sea, in the air or underwater, our industry-leading products enable the reliable operation of robots, sensors, and machinery in harsh environments around the world.

At Moog Focal, we are technical leaders in global markets, defining and delivering proven engineering solutions for challenging marine, defense, and industrial environments. We specialize in rugged electro-optical slip rings, fluid swivels, high-power electrical swivels, advanced fiber-optic multiplexers, and subsea control systems. Our pursuit of excellence is driven by our commitment to customers. Through direct technical engagement with other leading companies, we create new products and market-driven solutions that expand customer capabilities while growing our business.

We value the skill and commitment of our employees above all else. For people looking for inspiring, creative, and meaningful work in a warm, respectful, family-like environment, Moog Focal will feel like home.

Our Team We are a team of experienced supply chain experts who take responsibility for doing our part towards delivering quality products and services on time. We put forth our absolute best effort on a daily basis.

We know that we must be exceptional at our jobs in order to provide the service the company needs. We understand the need for continuous improvement in all our activities and we continually look for ways to improve our process.

We treat everyone with respect. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We want people to be passionate about their work and we believe that we are more productive when we’re at ease and enjoying ourselves.

If you are looking to apply your current experience and to add to your skills through on-the-job training and through mentorship and coaching this is your opportunity. We provide opportunities to build expertise in specialized and critical technical areas. At Focal you are part of a team.

In This Role, You Will

• Manage the procurement of parts across all product lines and custom projects.
• Use the company ERP (SAP) to prepare purchase orders for materials, components, consumables, and equipment in-line with company cost expectations, quality, delivery and inventory goals
• Drive supplier engagement, RFQs, pricing analysis, and PO placement with precision and urgency
• Partner across engineering, finance, and operations to ensure parts are sourced on-time and on-budget
• Support the negotiation of complex or unique purchase terms and conditions.
• Ensure continuous supply of production materials, components and assemblies.
• Communicate supply issues that may pose a risk or impact on business targets or customer expectations
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduction of costs including new or alternate sources
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
• Evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure compliance with quality and delivery expectations
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve price, quality, delivery and invoice issues
• Work with suppliers and internal supply chain partners to expedite parts when required.
• Develop, maintain and manage supplier relationships and ensure good communication with all critical suppliers
• Use data to optimize decisions, identify risks, and elevate performance

Who You Are

• An experienced Buyer with a strong track record in sourcing, procurement, and supplier management.
• A strategic thinker who identifies procurement challenges and drives cost-effective solutions.
• A relationship builder who fosters trust with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for accuracy in purchasing and supplier evaluations.
• Data-driven and confident using ERP systems and analytics tools to inform decisions.
• A skilled negotiator who handles complex procurement scenarios with professionalism.
• Committed to growth, always seeking to learn and improve through training and collaboration.
• A strong communicator with analytical and organizational skills to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Ability to work & collaborate with key stakeholders across the business, including Sales, Finance, Engineering and Production.
• Ability to demonstrate business acumen and judgment to understand and relay procurement requirements across internal and external customers.

What You Bring

• A University Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering or suitable combination of education and related experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive supply chain and/or contract management experience
• Experience working in ERP/MRB systems
• Strong proficiency in Excel and comfort working with BI tools.
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Proficiency at reading and understanding engineering drawings. Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Want to learn more about Moog Focal? Visit www.moog.com/focal

Focus on You It is our core belief that if we take care of our employees, they will take care of our customers, partners, shareholders, and communities where we live and work. We embody our Values and live them everyday!

Here are just a few benefits of working with us!

• Your Personal Life is important to us

• Flexible working hours

• Paid Vacation, personal days and other additional company paid days off

• Your health and wellbeing matter!

• Competitive Total Pay compensation package, including matching Retirement Savings program and access to complimentary financial advice, Company Profit sharing plan

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverages available on first day of hire, including sickness/disability coverages

• Family and Employee assistance program

• Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA & PWA (Healthcare Spending and Personal Wellness accounts)

• Your Career Development and Progression matters! Grow your career with us!

• We invest in flex assignments, on the job development, self-directed online courses, mentorship along with other Moog development programs

• Company Educational Financial and Professional Development support

• Employee Service Anniversary Recognition program

• Employee Referral program

We embody a performance culture that empowers and inspires individuals to achieve remarkable things. We make diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority. Our goal is to create a culture where we value, respect, and provide fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees. Moog aspires to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company where employees are empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work every day. By recognizing and celebrating our differences, we cultivate an environment that’s the right fit for every person inside of it.

Please Note: Moog Focal follows Controlled Good Regulations. Candidates must be able to apply for registration which entails being willing to provide consent to a Controlled Goods security assessment either at time of hire or at another time while employed with Moog Focal and be either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident in Canada.