Viasat · 2 months ago
Business Process Manager, Indirect Procurement (Source-to-Pay)
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $222K/yr
8+ years expViasat, Inc. is a global company on a mission to deliver connections that change the world. They are seeking a Business Process Manager to lead the transformation of Indirect Procurement processes, focusing on operational excellence and collaboration across various business units.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and own the transformation roadmap for Indirect Procurement processes and related Source-to-Pay functions
Lead the global deployment, training, organizational change, and continuous improvement of indirect procurement processes as Viasat adds capabilities and enters new countries
Collaborate with a versatile and hardworking team of Process Engineers, Business Analysts, Business Systems Analysts, and Software Developers
Stay abreast of industry trends and the competitive landscape relevant to Source-to-Pay capabilities and technologies to keep Viasat at the top tier edge and differentiated from competition
Evaluate opportunities for Data Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, Robotic Process Automation, and Intelligent Process Automation to transform supply chain management
Ensure that project teams are staffed with the right mix of skills, knowledge, and talent to be able to deliver the right velocity of transformation
Ensure day-to-day prioritization is effectively managed and communicated to interested parties and support teams
Become a trusted leader and partner across Viasat, delivering solutions at scale that optimize sophisticated business and technical challenges within a flat organizational framework applying a mix of ERP, SaaS, and in-house developed solutions
Develop, refine, and advise on relevant metrics that demonstrate transformation progress and the associated impact to business performance
Qualification
Required
8+ years of demonstrated ability in Supply Chain within a high-tech environment
Extensive knowledge of operational functions such as Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Procurement, Receiving, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable (AP), and Supplier Management
Experience with Ariba Buying & Invoicing (B&I) for Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
Specialist in operational excellence and continuous improvement
Skilled in business process analysis and management
Skilled in Project Management and team leadership
Experience with portfolio management and functional technology roadmaps
Strong analytical skills to support independent, high velocity, high quality decisions
Capable of applying inventive and creative thought processes to resolve sophisticated problems
Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities based on workload and direction from management and/or partners in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Strong relationship building, teamwork, and communication skills
Skilled in articulating value and developing effective reasoning
Adept at influencing cross functionally, developing consensus, and moving the business forward
Strong skills using standard Microsoft tools such as Power Point, Excel, Word, Visio, SharePoint, and Project
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, IT, or Business; or, comparable business experience in related fields
US Citizenship required
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred
Experience with Ariba for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) in a multi-country configuration
Experience with Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP) for supplier request, registration, and qualification
Experience with Ariba Supplier Risk Management
Experience with SAP S/4HANA
Experience with Oracle EBS (R12)
Experience configuring Punchouts and cXML Orders, Invoices, OCs, and ASNs
Experience with SaaS integrations and API capabilities
Experience with eSourcing (eRFx) platforms
Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms
Experience with regulated environments such as ITAR, FAA, etc
MBA or Master's Degree
Lean Six Sigma Certifications
Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
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