Business Process Manager

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in California seeks an experienced Supply Chain professional to join their team. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in a high-tech supply chain environment, with extensive knowledge in procurement, supplier management, and operational functions. The role requires strong analytical skills, project management capabilities, and proficiency in tools like Ariba and SAP. This position requires the ability to navigate complex supply chain challenges and drive performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain within a high-tech environment.
• Skilled in business process analysis and management.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier performance and procurement processes.
• Support decision-making with strong analytical skills.
• Lead project teams to drive operational excellence.

Skills

Supply Chain management

Project Management

Analytical skills

Strategic Sourcing

Relationship building

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, IT, or Business

Tools

Ariba Buying & Invoicing

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle EBS (R12)

Job description

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.

What you'll do

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!

What you'll need

• 8+ years of demonstrated ability in Supply Chain within a high-tech environment
• Extensive knowledge of operational functions such as Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Procurement, Receiving, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable (AP), and Supplier Management
• Experience with Ariba Buying & Invoicing (B&I) for Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Specialist in operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Skilled in business process analysis and management
• Skilled in Project Management and team leadership
• Experience with portfolio management and functional technology roadmaps
• Strong analytical skills to support independent, high velocity, high quality decisions
• Capable of applying inventive and creative thought processes to resolve sophisticated problems
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities based on workload and direction from management and/or partners in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong relationship building, teamwork, and communication skills
• Skilled in articulating value and developing effective reasoning
• Adept at influencing cross functionally, developing consensus, and moving the business forward
• Strong skills using standard Microsoft tools such as Power Point, Excel, Word, Visio, SharePoint, and Project
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, IT, or Business; or, comparable business experience in related fields
• Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job

• Experience with Ariba for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) in a multi-country configuration
• Experience with Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP) for supplier request, registration, and qualification
• Experience with Ariba Supplier Risk Management
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA
• Experience with Oracle EBS (R12)
• Experience configuring Punchouts and cXML Orders, Invoices, OCs, and ASNs
• Experience with SaaS integrations and API capabilities
• Experience with eSourcing (eRFx) platforms
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms
• Experience with regulated environments such as ITAR, FAA, etc.