Procurement Specialist (Commercial Networks)

Company: Viasat, Inc.
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Procurement Specialist (Commercial Networks) US - CA - Carlsbad Ref #7607 26-Oct-2020 Bigger challenges. Bolder ideas. Global impact. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. We're the company behind the world's fastest satellite internet service, with technology that's helping to bridge the digital divide and improve life for our customers around the globe. By providing powerful new ways for people to connect with one another, gain greater access to education, entertainment, medical research, commerce, and much more, our team is empowering millions of customers worldwide. We're looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more. You'll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Our team is fearless in pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world's first truly global Internet Service Provider. Interested in joining our mission? Take a look at career opportunities at Viasat today. Viasat is in the business to connect the world. As a global broadband services and technology company, we are connecting international communities to the internet by offering residential internet service; enabling passengers and operations crews to stream high-bandwidth media, applications, and content when traveling globally on commercial, business or government aircraft and maritime vessels; and empowering international warfighters on the front lines of battle with real-time, secure internet-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for high-requirement missions. We deliver and protect information - when and where it is needed most - with our trusted communications ground systems, infrastructure, and services.

• Perform general purchasing transactions and sourcing activities across several commodities and services in support of Viasat's commercial network organization
• Generate & issue purchase orders, follow up on open orders, expedite requests to supplier via phone/email to ensure timely receipt of material(s) to support internal demand requirements.
• Purchase order problem resolution, including administration of purchase order change orders, receiving issues, A/P issues and material returns ---Meet tight program schedules, work with proposal, and cross functional teams to ensure deadlines and financial goals are met
• Collaborate and communicate with engineering, program managers, finance, human resources, manufacturing, compliance managers, quality assurance, and other supply chain departments
• Interface with key internal stakeholders to understand their needs, perform research
• Continually monitor suppliers within assigned areas to achieve procurement targets in price, delivery, and quality
• Facilitate process improvement/change initiatives Requirements
  • 3-6 years of experience as a supply chain professional in an entrepreneurial, high-tech environment
  • Must have excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to present to Senior Leadership
  • Will need to successfully interact with peers and all levels of management within the organization
  • Skilled user of Microsoft Office suite of business software is required: Word, Excel, and Power Point
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply chain, Logistics or other Engineering degree
  • Ability to travel up to 25% Preferences
    • Experience with IT hardware, software, including Fiber
    • Experience with supplier relationship management within a low volume high mix environment
    • Experiencing in outsourcing technologies and managing turn-key programs
    • Experience with ERP systems, Oracle or similar, and/or P2P systems, such as Coupa or similar
    • Experience with PLM, Agile or similar To learn more about this site and other office locations, please click-- here ! Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here .

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