Sr. Global Sourcing Manager

Viasat; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Senior Global Sourcing Manager to lead strategic procurement across programs, focusing on cost efficiency and supplier performance. You will drive RFPs, negotiate terms, and manage key supplier relationships while working cross-functionally with Planning and engineering teams.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in supply chain roles, strong analysis capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' directly applicable Supply Chain experience.
• Experience with contract management, project management, and supplier relationship management.
• Proven experience with detailed data analysis leading to strategic sourcing decisions.
• Strategic sourcing skills: SOW Development, RFP/Proposal/Information, Total Cost of Ownership analysis and SRM.
• Experience with negotiating supplier agreements and knowledge of Terms and Conditions.
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt, improve processes, and find solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence all levels of internal collaborators.
• MS Office and Major ERP system knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree with focus in Operations, Supply Chain, or related experience.
• US Gov't position. US citizenship required.
• Ability to travel up to 25 percent.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal customers to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with program objectives.
• Support growth planning and scalability throughout the supply chain.
• Ensure early and active involvement with the supply base.
• Provide analytics and insight to the internal customer/team.
• Partner with Planning to analyze historical and forecasted spend.
• Maintain day-to-day and strategic supplier and internal customer relationships as the lead point of contact.
• Issue RFPs, negotiate, evaluate and implement contract agreements and purchase orders.
• Facilitate supplier business reviews and maintain strategic relationships.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Cost analysis

Vendor management

Data analysis

Contract negotiation

Communication

Influence stakeholders

R&D procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

About us

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 Senior Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for gathering, managing and accomplishing the requirements needed to support program and project objectives from a sourcing and procurement perspective. This role partners cross-functionally on the front- and back-end of the procurement cycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials. Particular focus is placed on cost efficiency, supplier performance and operational excellence. It is equal parts internal and external, and the Sr. GSM is first point of escalation for all things related to the commodities assigned.

The day-to-day

• Partner with internal customers to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with program objectives
• Support growth planning and scalability throughout the supply chain
• Ensure early and active involvement with the supply base
• Provide analytics and insight to the internal customer/team
• Partner with Planning to analyze historical and forecasted spend
• Maintain day-to-day and strategic supplier and internal customer relationships as the lead point of contact
• Issue RFP's, negotiate, evaluate and implement contract agreements and purchase orders
• Faciliate supplier business reviews and maintain strategic relationships

What you'll need

• 10+ years' directly applicable Supply Chain experience
• 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 Relationship Management
• Experience with negotiating supplier agreements and knowledge of Terms and Conditions
• Self-starter with the ability to adapt, improve processes, and find solutions
• Must have excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to influence all levels of internal collaborators
• M/S Office and Major ERP system knowledge, including web-based supplier interface
• Bachelor's degree with focus in Operations, Supply Chain, or related experience
• US Gov't position. US citizenship required
• Ability to travel up to 25 percent

What will help you on the job

• Experience in an R&D setting with highly technical products and an ability to engage/manage a complex engineering-centric effort from concept to delivery
• Good understanding of build-to-print and build-to-spec procurements.
• Knowledge of RF commodities like amplifiers, LNBs, and LNAs
• Knowledge of contract manufacturing, and management of lower-tier suppliers and distribution channels

Salary range

$121,000.00 - $191,500.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $150,500.00- $225,500.00/ annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

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.