Senior Contracts Manager

Moog Inc.

Senior Contracts Manager providing contractual support to OEM business teams in the US and UK. Collaborating across disciplines to ensure regulatory compliance and effective contract execution.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeBuffalo • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide contractual support to the Commercial Aircraft Group’s OEM business teams in the US and UK
Review proposed customer agreements, developing contractual bid strategies and structuring risk minimization strategies for contract execution challenges
Respond quickly and effectively to highly charged, ambiguous situations
Develop and oversee policies and procedures to strengthen contracting and operational regulatory compliance for CAG and its international subsidiaries
Collaborate with other Moog functional disciplines (Law, Trade Compliance, Tax, Risk Management, etc.) in managing the more complex aspects of international transactions
Train CAG program management personnel on Moog agreements, commercial terms and conditions Moog procedures; change management, risk management
Perform the due diligence process for Moog acquisitions as related to contracting, export compliance and security

Requirements

What you’ll need

A master’s degree or JD and 10+ years of contract related experience, preferably in a multinational company
A minimum of 12 years of advanced contracts experience, including contract negotiating; advanced legal drafting, and familiarity with the UCC
Extensive international experience required, preference for China, the EU and Brazil
An extensive understanding of international transactional principles such as export licensing, imports, INCOTERMS, VAT, tariffs, etc
Experience in defending against customer claims and preparing counterclaims
Demonstrated ability to craft creative solutions to unique business problems with a cross-functional team, while operating under adversarial conditions
Membership in a state bar is highly desirable
Fluency in another language is highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

great compensation package
bonus opportunities
401k matching
ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
holidays and parental leave program
relocation assistance
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
Tuition Assistance
mentorship and coaching opportunities
leadership development and other personal growth programs
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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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract ManagementRisk ManagementExport ComplianceDue DiligenceUCC FamiliarityINCOTERMS KnowledgeTariff UnderstandingVAT KnowledgeCustomer Claims DefenseCounterclaims Preparation

Soft Skills

Creative Problem SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityTraining and DevelopmentCommunication

Certifications

Master's Degree or JDState Bar Membership