Sr. Global Sourcing Manager Viasat - 3.8 Duluth, GA Job Details $121,000 - $225,500 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Client relationship management Procurement financial analysis ERP systems Process improvement Practicing in a supply chain operations role Contract management experience in manufacturing Bidding project phase Supply chain analytics Project delivery management Vendor relationship management Contracts Negotiating purchasing contracts Managing projects Operational excellence initiatives Request for proposal Supply chain optimization Requirements gathering Cross-functional communication Full 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.