Global Sourcing Manager, Government

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

Viasat is looking for an experienced Global Sourcing Manager to join our Government Supply Chain team. In this exciting role, you will work with cross-functional teams to support new and ongoing programs and manage Requests for Quote, Statement of Work development, pricing & contract negotiations, procuring goods, managing key suppliers, participate in the Sales & Operations Planning process, and analyze performance metrics. Your forward-thinking and ability to think outside the box will come into play as you develop, manage, and implement effective sourcing strategies based on customer requirements and technology trends. Your excellent communication skills and ability to drive results and influence key stakeholders will allow you to communicate and assess daily issues, including engineering changes, to meet the needs of the business and easily interact with division leaders. In addition, you will also establish and foster effective strategic supplier relationships to ensure performance and timely resolution of issues and negotiate and administer optimal terms with suppliers that consider cost, quality and supply continuity in support of unique program requirements.

As Viasat's Global Sourcing Manager you will lead and manage Supply Chain strategies for procurement categories of specialized products in support of satellite antenna products. You will also lead the material sourcing strategy and execution for specific programs and products. You'll partner with other functional department leaders to establish strategic objectives and provide direction to resolve key sourcing issues. You will work on complex functional projects requiring detailed knowledge of standard methodologies for sourcing and procurement. Being a self-starter and having the ability to communicate across all levels internal to Viasat as well as externally with our vendors will be vital to the success of this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with internal customers to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with program objectives
• Lead key Supply Chain projects
• Support growth, scalability, and manufacturing capacity activities with suppliers
• Ensure early and active involvement with projects to source new suppliers and processes
• Issue RFPs, negotiate, evaluate, down-select, and execute contract agreements and purchase orders
• Facilitate supplier business reviews and maintain strategic relationships

• 5-10+ years directly applicable Supply Chain experience
• Strong industry experience in Government sourcing/procurement
• 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 Development
• Experience with negotiating supplier agreements and leveraging of Terms & Conditions for competitive advantage
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt, improve processes, and find solutions.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills including the ability to influence all levels of internal stakeholders.
• Experience with MS Office and Major ERP System, including Web-Based Supplier Interface
• Bachelor's Degree with focus in Technical Operations, Business, Supply Chain, or related experience
• US citizenship
• Ability to travel up to 15%

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage senior leadership level relationships
• High personal integrity and ethics
• Ability to negotiate strong pricing, business, and legal terms
• Ability to logically manage issues and conflicts with suppliers
• Ability to foster a collaborative work environment, influence others, and to act as a change agent
• Ability to adapt and embrace change in a constantly evolving business landscape
• Flexibility to learn and to work in a variety of commodities
• Working knowledge of Federal and Defense contracting requirements (DFAR/FAR/ITAR)

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.