Associate 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 an Associate Procurement Specialist 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.

Ready to launch your career in procurement? This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital part of our business - connecting the world to more - by supporting strategic sourcing and vendor relationships. You'll grow professionally in a collaborative and inclusive setting, benefiting from diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and exceptional career advancement prospects.

As an Associate Procurement Specialist, you'll be a vital part of our team, ensuring we have the right materials and services for our important Government programs. You'll work closely with both our suppliers and internal teams like Engineering, Finance, and Legal.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing the Buying Process: You'll oversee the entire purchasing cycle for your assigned programs, from getting quotes and placing orders to tracking deliveries and ensuring everything arrives on time.
• Supplier Relationships: You'll build strong relationships with our suppliers, find new ones when needed, and work with them to get the best quality and value for our purchases. You'll also help resolve any quality issues.
• System and Data Management: You'll maintain accurate data in our procurement systems, including managing parts lists and supplier information.
• Cost Control & Strategy: You'll help analyze costs, plan for major purchases, and look for ways to save money, like suggesting whether we should make items in-house or buy them.
• Ensuring Compliance: You'll make sure all purchasing activities strictly follow FAR/DFARS requirements for our Government contracts.

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a similar field is required.
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, both verbally and in writing. You should also be comfortable giving presentations, even to senior leaders.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for this role.

• Creative, flexible thinking.
• Open minded approach to various commodities and responsibilities.
• Willingness to partner with other disciplines on special projects to benefit the business.

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.