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Additional
Job Listing Info
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Supply Chain Agent
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Carlsbad,
CA
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| Position
Overview |
Supply
Chain Agent
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other
wireless communication products that enable fast,
secure, and efficient communications to any location.
If you're looking to join a team in a proven company,
then try us on for size. The company has been honored
for its record of performance by national magazines
such as INC, Forbes, Fortune Small Business, and
Business Week, including two years running on the
Business 2.0 '100 Fastest Growing Tech Companies.'
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| Responsibilities |
The Supply Chain Agent is responsible
for purchasing materials, including raw materials,
components, sub-assemblies and equipment, plus non-recurring
and recurring services for ViaSat in compliance with
Purchasing Procedures. Incumbent will work in an Operations
team environment, requiring regular interaction with
program management, planning, quality, materials management,
transportation/logistics and engineering personnel
to complete assigned supply chain tasking. The Supply
Chain Agent will also be responsible for key Supplier
Relationship Management, focused on Electronics Manufacturing
Services (EMS) suppliers. This includes preparation
of Requests for Quotation, negotiation of agreements,
maintenance of existing orders and establishing long
term relationships with suppliers to support various
program and product requirements. Procurements must
be documented and authorized per ViaSat Purchasing
Procedures.
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| Requirements |
Bachelors degree and 5+ years
of experience in a similar position including specific
outsourcing electronics products at EMS suppliers
is required. Procurement and documentation experience
buying for Defense, Government Agency, or Municipality
requirements is strongly preferred. Advanced computer
proficiencies that include: spreadsheet, word processing,
and electronic purchasing systems (ERP) is required.
Excellent knowledge of sourcing strategies with EMS
suppliers, manufacturing and planning processes. Strong
knowledge of Legal Contracts, the Uniform Commercial
Code and INCOTERMS. Exceptional knowledge of common
purchasing policies, practices, and systems. General
knowledge of electronics leading industry practices,
plus sourcing global economics and trends in the world
trade. US Citizenship is required for this position.
Travel up to 25% can be expected.
Additional Requirements:
Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Certified
Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) certification is strongly
recommended. If the candidate is not C.P.M. certified,
then documented on-going independent efforts to
obtain C.P.M. status is required and is to be completed
within six months of hire.
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For immediate
consideration, apply on line at http://www.viasat.com/careers
indicating code NAPM/AGTPRCH as well as the position
number (3231). Please include your salary history.
To find out more about ViaSat, explore our web
page at www.viasat.com. ViaSat is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence
status may be required for some projects. Verification
of citizenship required upon accepting employment.
Make a difference. Make your future at ViaSat. We
offer a collaborative, state-of-the-art work environment,
stimulating projects, and a great location. Here
is a taste of our Employee Benefits package: Medical/Dental/Vision
benefits, ESPP, 401K, Flexible Spending Account,
and Tuition Reimbursement.
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January
14, 2008
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