Sr. Supplier 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.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Supply Manager, Government to join our dynamic team in Tempe, AZ! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Tempe office and the flexibility of remote work.

We're growing rapidly and looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our Tempe, AZ team and connect the world to more. You'll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning and provides industry-leading benefits with unmatched opportunities for career growth. Interested in joining our mission? Take a look at career opportunities at Viasat today!

• Engage in a high degree of collaboration and communication with engineering, program management, planning, manufacturing, compliance management, quality assurance, and other supply chain departments.
• Work with key internal team members to understand their sourcing and procurement needs, perform market research. Assist in Statement of Work development, as needed.
• Responsible for management of awarded Contract Manufacturer in all aspects of procurement and related lifecycle management including MRP analysis, PO placement and supply reporting for assigned commodities or programs. Communicate and assess daily issues, including engineering changes, to ensure no shortages to production needs.
• Continually monitor suppliers within assigned areas to achieve procurement targets in price, delivery, and quality.
• Lead purchases for assigned products in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARs), including development of compliance packages used for Purchases.
• Accountable for RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's for assigned commodities/programs. Negotiate and administer optimal terms with suppliers that consider, among other things, cost, quality, schedule and supply continuity in support of unique program requirements.
• Meet tight program schedules, work with proposal, and cross functional teams to ensure deadlines and financial goals are met.
• Establish commodity/product competency and pricing expertise. Monitor markets and determine strategies for capturing market benefits as well as mitigation of supply issues.
• Facilitate process improvement/change initiatives.

• 7+ years of experience as a supply chain professional in an entrepreneurial, high-tech environment.
• Bachelor's degree with focus in Operations, Supply Chain or related experience.
• Demonstrated success and characteristics such as setting goals, inspiring/influencing others, and always finding a way to meet the business objectives.
• 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. Ability to create and present analytics to senior members of the organization.
• US government position. US citizenship required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to supplier sites.

• Prior experience with Government procurement, working with FAR/DFAR Requirements.
• Prior experience managing and developing Contract Manufacturers.
• Prior experience managing fully outsourced programs.

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.