Sr. Procurement Specialist

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.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of remote work.

As part of Viasat's Global Operations team this position will support Viasat's Aviation and Enterprise business segments by providing Procurement and Sourcing support to ensure delivery of the necessarily hardware and services to bring world-class inflight Wi-Fi to Commercial and Business Aviation customers.

• Generate and 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 & customer demand requirements.
• Purchase order problem resolution, including administration of purchase order change orders, receiving issues, A/P issues and material returns.
• Collaborate and connect with engineering, program managers, finance, human resources, manufacturing, compliance managers, quality assurance, and other supply chain departments.
• Regularly meet with key internal stakeholders to understand their needs, perform research.
• Continually supervise suppliers within assigned areas to achieve procurement targets in price, delivery, and quality.
• Facilitate process improvement/change initiatives.

• 3-5+ years of demonstrated ability as a supply chain, procurement or related experience in an entrepreneurial, high-tech environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply chain.
• 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.
• Positive, can-do attitude that's willing to work hard & have fun along the way!
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• US government position. US citizenship required.

• Experience with FAA and ISO 9100 requirements.
• Experience with different types of design, development, and supply agreements.
• Experience with supplier relationship management within a low volume, high mix environment.
• Experiencing in outsourcing technologies and leading turn-key programs.
• Experience with ERP systems, Oracle, SAP or similar, and/or P2P systems, such as Coupa or similar.
• Experience with PLM, Agile or similar.

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.