Sr. Global Sourcing Manager
Viasat, Inc.•Duluth, GA
About The Position
The Senior Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for gathering, managing and accomplishing the requirements needed to support program and project objectives from a sourcing and procurement perspective. This role partners cross-functionally on the front- and back-end of the procurement cycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials. Particular focus is placed on cost efficiency, supplier performance and operational excellence. It is equal parts internal and external, and the Sr. GSM is first point of escalation for all things related to the commodities assigned.
Requirements
- 10+ years' directly applicable Supply Chain experience
- Experience with contract management, project management, and supplier relationship management
- Proven experience with detailed data analysis leading to strategic sourcing recommendations and decisions
- Strategic sourcing skills: SOW Development, Request for Quote/Proposal/Information, Total Cost of Ownership analysis and Supplier Relationship Management
- Experience with negotiating supplier agreements and knowledge of Terms and Conditions
- Self-starter with the ability to adapt, improve processes, and find solutions
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Ability to influence all levels of internal collaborators
- M/S Office and Major ERP system knowledge, including web-based supplier interface
- Bachelor's degree with focus in Operations, Supply Chain, or related experience
- US citizenship required
- Ability to travel up to 25 percent
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an R&D setting with highly technical products and an ability to engage/manage a complex engineering-centric effort from concept to delivery
- Good understanding of build-to-print and build-to-spec procurements.
- Knowledge of RF commodities like amplifiers, LNBs, and LNAs
- Knowledge of contract manufacturing, and management of lower-tier suppliers and distribution channels
Responsibilities
- Partner with internal customers to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with program objectives
- Support growth planning and scalability throughout the supply chain
- Ensure early and active involvement with the supply base
- Provide analytics and insight to the internal customer/team
- Partner with Planning to analyze historical and forecasted spend
- Maintain day-to-day and strategic supplier and internal customer relationships as the lead point of contact
- Issue RFP's, negotiate, evaluate and implement contract agreements and purchase orders
- Facilitate supplier business reviews and maintain strategic relationships
Benefits
- range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
- comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
