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Subcontract Manager

Moog Inc

Buffalo, NY · HybridFull-time$125–170K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$125–170K/yr
Location
Buffalo, NYHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Moog’s Space and Defense Group seeks a Subcontract Manager to acquire major sub-assemblies and components supporting its programs and customer requirements. The role covers supplier development, proposal analysis, negotiation, Earned Value Management, and subcontract purchase order administration. The manager supports development and high-rate production programs, manages supplier performance and risk, and works with program teams, customers, and suppliers. The preferred candidate is local to East Aurora, though candidates near Salt Lake City are also considered.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supply Chain Management, requiredSubcontract Management, requiredProcurement, requiredContract Management, requiredProgram Management, requiredProject Management, requiredBusiness, requiredEngineering, requiredFederal Acquisition Regulations, requiredDFARS, requiredStatements of Work, requiredSDRL Management, requiredContract Types, requiredAgreement Structures, requiredStakeholder Representation, requiredLeadership, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredMatrix Collaboration, requiredExport-Controlled Information, requiredEarned Value Management, nice to haveSupplier Relationship Management, nice to haveTravel, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, required7+ Years Related Experience, required5+ Years Progressive Professional Experience, requiredC.P.M. Or C.P.S.M. Or P.M.P., nice to haveAbility to Access Export-Controlled Information, requiredTravel 10% of Time, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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: Subcontract Manager Reporting To: Professional, Supplier Quality/Management Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NYOur team in Moog Space and Defense Group is looking for a Subcontract Manager to join them. You will be responsible for the acquisition of major sub-assemblies and components, which are required to support Moog’s many programs and customer requirements.

Work encompasses development of sources of supply, solicitation and analysis of proposals, Earned Value Management (EVM) of large development contracts, fact-finding and negotiation of requirements, price, terms and conditions, as well as preparation, administration and management of Moog Inc. Subcontract Purchase Orders.

You will report to the SDG Manager of Major Subcontracts. Our preferred candidate will be local to our East Aurora location and have an onsite or hybrid work schedule. However, we're open to candidates who reside near our Salt Lake City location as well.

To be considered for the Subcontract Manager, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of seven (7) years related experience and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Program/Project Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline
  • Knowledge and experience of working with contractual requirements including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS). Experience and familiarity with Statements of Work and SDRL management
  • Knowledge and experience of working across diverse contract types (FFP, FPIF, CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, T&M, LH) and agreement structures, including subcontracts, letter subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and sole-source awards
  • Ability to represent the organization as the primary contact on subcontract matters with program management, subcontractors, and customers
  • Demonstrated leadership, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a matrix environment
  • Ability to access US export-controlled information (EAR, ITAR)
  • Experience with Earn Value Management of large suppliers preferred
  • Professional Supply Chain Certification preferred: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time

As a Subcontract Manager, you will:

  • Be responsible for major subcontracts procurement of complex mission critical hardware and/or services necessary to support assigned program(s) and related program proposal activities. This role will support both development programs and high-rate production requirements.
  • Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP) to include Moog quantity, technical, program, quality assurance and contractual flow-downs of customer specific requirements, terms and conditions.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals for compliance with all requirements; lead negotiations to achieve fair and reasonable outcomes while mitigating cost, schedule, and performance risk.
  • Utilize continuous improvement methodology, ability to identify risk and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Manage subcontracts from beginning to end including changes and contract closeout.
  • Manage subcontractor cost, schedule, and technical performance to meet Moog and customer objectives for delivery, quality, and price reasonableness.
  • Participate in program review meetings with Moog and Moog’s customers, as well as lead Supplier Business Reviews and facilitate supplier internal and external visits, as required.
  • Support Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) & Public Law compliance by adhering to company policies and procedures
  • Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
  • Provide subcontracting training, process and compliance guidance to globally dispersed supply chain team

How We Care For You:

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
  • 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
  • Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $125,000.00–$170,000.00 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.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,040 open Procurement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$125–170K/yr
  • New York median$85–115K/yr209 salary ranges
  • US median$94–141K/yr2,946 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $148K, is 44% above the New York median midpoint ($103K) — in the middle half of Procurement salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 313 open Procurement jobs in New York and 5,040 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Procurement postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,032 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,060 of the 5,040 open Procurement jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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