Sr. Procurement Specialist
About The Position
The Supply Chain team is a global organization focused primarily on Procurement and Supplier Performance management. We are guided by our mission of delivering exceptional supplier performance and minimizing risk. We span multiple sites in North America, Europe, and Asia, managing approximately $1B in spend for Viasat, and buy everything from common COTS electronic components to integrated satellite subsystems, and from paper to streaming sporting events. We are servant minded, embrace excellence and Viasat values, and set the bar high for both our team and our supplier partners. And we like to have fun, too!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or high-tech environment.
- Experience managing suppliers in a low-volume, high-mix environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- U.S. Citizenship required (government contract support)
- Ability to travel up to 10 percent
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting NPI through production (LRIP to full-rate manufacturing)
- Background in aerospace, defense, or highly engineered products
- Familiarity with FARS/DFARS regulations
- Experience with RMAs, supplier quality, and outsourcing/turnkey programs
- Knowledge of PLM systems and component-level sourcing
Responsibilities
- Execute sourcing and procurement activities, including RFQs, negotiations, and purchase order management
- Collaborate with engineering, program management, planning, manufacturing and finance teams to support program deliverables
- Develop and implement commodity and supplier strategies, aligned to business objectives
- Monitor and manage supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery metrics
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp activities
- Conduct market analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and alternative sourcing strategies
- Ensure compliance with company policies, government regulations, and contractual requirements
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and supply chain processes
Benefits
- range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
- 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
