Buyer, Planner

Buffalo, NY April 16, 2026 Full Time Workday (Wd5 Instance)

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, Planner

Reporting To:

Manager, Process

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

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. The Hypersonic Vehicle Systems team is growing and comprises a cross-disciplinary group of industry veterans and young talent alike. The focus is on the development of hypervelocity vehicles and associated Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems. The team is a tight-knit group of collaboration-oriented professionals that welcome others looking to work on multi-faceted, complex problems as a team.

Our team in East Aurora, NY is looking for a skilled Buyer/Planner to join their dynamic team. You will report to the Manager of Production Planning & Control for the site and will enjoy an on-site work schedule.

As our Buyer/Planner, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:

  • Overseeing the design, implementation, or delivery of projects, processes, or programs

  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, collaborating with multiple departments to help reduce cost, optimize resource allocation and improve efficiency

  • Procuring products/goods/services from suppliers to customers for a variety of business processes

  • Product/service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing/terms negotiation, order processing, contract administration, and supplier performance management.

  • Finished goods demand inventory planning and production planning and control to achieve targeted quality, wastage, and inventory levels

  • Movement, storage, and inventory control of materials, finished goods, tools, and packaging materials

  • Import/export and customs management, including freight forwarding services

To be considered for this Buyer/Planner role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant field.

  • 2 years of prior relevant experience

  • Solid understanding of the theoretical concepts and principles of supply chain, procurement, materials management and production planning

  • Strong technical skills to include intermediate-level knowledge of MS Excel (and the entire MS Office suite); SAP experience is helpful!

In return, we provide you with incredible “work perks” including:

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.

  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages

  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

  • Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations

We are 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. If this role resonates with your skills, knowledge and career goals, please apply today for immediate consideration!

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $75,000.00–$90,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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