Viasat · 1 day ago
Sr. Global Sourcing Manager, Government Supply Chain
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $212K/yr
7+ years expViasat is a global company on a mission to deliver connections that change the world. They are seeking a Senior Global Sourcing Manager to join their Government Supply Chain team, where the role involves managing procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and complex sourcing projects to support satellite antenna products.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's Degree with focus in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience
US citizenship required
Ability to travel up to 15%
Preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to effectively manage senior leadership level relationships
High personal integrity and ethics
Ability to negotiate strong pricing, business, and legal terms
Ability to logically manage issues and conflicts with suppliers
Ability to foster a collaborative work environment, influence others, and to act as a change agent
Ability to adapt and embrace change in a constantly evolving business landscape
Flexibility to learn and to work in a variety of commodities
Working knowledge of Federal and Defense contracting requirements (DFAR/FAR/ITAR)
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
Recent News
2026-01-22
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