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    Procurement Manager - California, United States - Inmarsat Plc

    Inmarsat Plc
    Inmarsat Plc California, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    Viasat brings connectivity where it's needed most to unlock opportunity for the world. Our corporate headquarters are in Carlsbad, California.
    In May 2023 Viasat acquired Inmarsat Plc who's brand new head office is based in Finsbury Square, London.

    Inmarsat has been at the forefront of global mobile satellite communications for nearly forty years, and is the market leading provider of voice and high-speed data communications for users on land, at sea and in the air through its constellation of 13 geostationary satellites.

    Viasat is a NASDAQ listed company with a profitable track record and significant growth aspirations.

    This is represented by more than 55 nationalities in the workforce, reflecting the global and dynamic nature of the business.

    With an investment of over $3 billion in its latest network infrastructure, is at the forefront of global mobile communications innovation.

    Corporate Office
    Viasat's Corporate Office aims to leverage the groups scale to sustainably improve our operational efficiency. Global Procurement is key in achieving this aim.

    After establishing a Global Procurement function some 5 years ago, Viasat is evolving the team's role and focus to further develop our strategic procurement capabilities; identify and implement cost control opportunities across the business, maximise the potential for synergies via the Inmarsat/Viasat integration and use technologies to maximise the effectiveness of the team.

    Procurement focuses on areas where the most value can be achieved by taking a balanced risk based approach to projects; implementing fit for purpose policies and processes and then managing suppliers and relationships to get the most out of them.

    Ultimately to be seen internally and externally as a team that adds value to all business units and not a team that just runs processes.

    Job Description

    What you'll Do

    This purpose of this role is to operate across a diverse spend portfolio of in excess of $50m per annum; develop stakeholder relationships resulting in early involvement in projects; deliver category strategies and objectives across the business that result in goods and services being procured in a cost effective and efficient manner for the business; and proactively identifying new opportunities using market insights and experience.

    The day-to-day
    Deliver the elements of the overall global Procurement strategy that are relevant to the allocated categories.

    Work with the Procurement Director to develop and deliver category and sub-category strategies and procurement projects within the framework of the overall Procurement Strategy, such that the relevant internal team is supportive and clear on the vision, strategy and implementation process.

    Maximise synergy opportunities for the Viasat and Viasat supply base integration

    Assess risks and recommend to the Procurement Director a risk based approach to optimise time; effort; value and risk in each Procurement.

    Conduct market analysis, run tender processes, use data analysis and conduct negotiations to ensure savings are delivered within a best practice framework following Procurement processes and governance.

    Either support the Procurement Director or lead on category negotiations with suppliers to ensure savings are achieved, and value for money and efficiencies are secured for the business.

    Bring market innovations to Viasat that drive value and protect against foreseeable risks.

    Work with the Procurement Director to develop and manage relationships with key suppliers that contribute to capacity and capability development, enhance control of the supply chain, process improvement and promote a partnering approach to managing contracts.

    Collect and analyse spend and market data in support of procurement strategies.

    As well as leading/owning significant projects, from time to time supporting the Procurement Director in managing significant and complex supplier contracts in line with policies and procedures to drive both value and compliance for the Viasat.

    Deliver a sustainable supply base to support the department's efforts in reducing the carbon impact of the supply chain and achieve net zero by 2050.

    Qualifications

    What you'll Need
    Strong management and influencing skills.
    Good category management skills and experience in sourcing a broad range of good and services in relevant category area.
    Evidence of developing category strategies either in a leading or supporting role.
    Good negotiation; risk assessment and stakeholder management skills.
    Good understanding and management of end to end RFP processes, contract award and supplier management.
    Good understanding of contract law and legal principles.
    Team player.
    What Will Help You On The Job
    Educated to degree level
    CIPS or working towards
    Experience working in a complex global or multisite FTSE100/FTSE250
    Additional Information

    You must be eligible to work in this location advertised.
    EEO statement

    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, colour, 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.

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