Sr. Global Sourcing Manager, Government Supply Chain

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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.

Our worldwide unit is dedicated primarily to 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!

Viasat is looking for an experienced Senior Global Sourcing Manager to join our Government Supply Chain team. In this exciting role, you will work with cross‑functional teams to support new and ongoing programs and manage Requests for Quote, Statement of Work development, pricing & contract negotiations, procuring goods, managing key suppliers, participate in the Sales & Operations Planning process, and analyze performance metrics.

Your forward‑thinking and ability to think outside the box will come into play as you develop, manage, and implement effective sourcing strategies based on customer requirements and technology trends. Your excellent communication skills and talent for getting results with key collaborators will help you communicate and assess daily issues, including engineering changes. You will meet the needs of the business and easily interact with division leaders.

In addition, you will also establish and foster effective strategic supplier relationships to ensure performance and timely resolution of issues and negotiate and administer optimal terms with suppliers that consider cost, quality and supply continuity in support of unique program requirements.

In the role of Viasat’s Global Sourcing Lead, you will lead and manage Supply Chain strategies for procurement categories of specialized products contributing to satellite antenna products. You will also lead the material sourcing strategy and execution for specific programs and products. You’ll partner with other functional department leaders to establish strategic objectives and provide direction to resolve key sourcing issues.

You'll work on complex functional projects requiring detailed knowledge of standard methodologies for sourcing and procurement.

• Partner with internal customers to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with program objectives
• Lead key Supply Chain projects
• Support growth, scalability, and manufacturing capacity activities with suppliers
• Ensure early and active involvement with projects to source new suppliers and processes
• Issue RFPs, negotiate, evaluate, down‑select, and execute contract agreements and purchase orders
• Facilitate supplier business reviews and maintain strategic relationships

• 7+ years directly applicable Supply Chain experience
• Proven experience in Government sourcing/procurement
• Experience with contract management, project management, and supplier relationship management
• Validated 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 Development
• Experience with negotiating supplier agreements and leveraging of Terms & Conditions for competitive advantage
• Self‑starter who can adapt, improve processes, and find solutions
• Must have strong communication abilities, including verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the capability to influence all levels of internal collaborators
• Experience with MS Office and Major ERP System, including Web‑Based Supplier Interface
• Ba…