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Viasat

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need strong management, negotiation, and category management skills; RFP process knowledge; team player; degree preferred; CIPS is a plus; experience in FTSE100/FTSE250 is desirable.
  • You will develop and implement procurement strategies, lead negotiations, analyze market data, manage supplier relationships, and drive sustainability initiatives to enhance value and reduce costs.

Requirements

  • What You'll Need
  • Essential Knowledge and Skills:
  • Very strong management and influencing skills.
  • Good category management skills and experience in sourcing a broad range of good and services in relevant category area.
  • Strong evidence of developing category strategies either in a leading or supporting role.
  • Good negotiation; risk assessment and stakeholder management skills.
  • Good and thorough understanding and management of end to end RFP processes, contract award and supplier management.
  • Good understanding of contract law and legal principles.
  • Team player.
  • Desirable Knowledge and Skills:
  • Educated to degree level
  • CIPS or working towards
  • Experience working in a complex global or multisite FTSE100/FTSE250

Responsibilities

  • Deliver the elements of the overall Procurement strategy that are relevant to the allocated categories as well as identifying new opportunities.
  • Work with the Procurement Director and independently to proactively 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. Proactively win that support through thorough thinking and delivery.
  • 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.
  • 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 Inmarsat that drive value and protect against foreseeable risks.
  • Work with the Director of Supplier Relationship Management 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 and proactively use that to identify and drive through to conclusion new opportunities.
  • 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 Inmarsat.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Procurement Manager role at Viasat?

The primary focus is to operate across a diverse spend portfolio of over $80 million per annum, develop stakeholder relationships, deliver category strategies, and proactively identify new opportunities.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Procurement Manager?

Key responsibilities include delivering procurement strategies, conducting market analysis, leading negotiations with suppliers, managing relationships with key suppliers, and supporting sustainable supply chain efforts toward achieving net-zero by 2050.

What qualifications are essential for this position?

Essential qualifications include strong management and influencing skills, category management experience, negotiation and risk assessment skills, and a thorough understanding of end-to-end RFP processes and contract management.

Is a degree required for this role?

While not strictly required, it is desirable for candidates to be educated to degree level and hold or be working towards a CIPS qualification.

What kind of work environment does Viasat promote?

Viasat promotes a welcoming and diverse environment, aspiring to behaviors that support their corporate values of accountability, respect, and excellence.

What type of spend will the Senior Procurement Manager manage?

The Senior Procurement Manager will manage a spend portfolio in excess of $80 million per annum.

How does the role contribute to sustainability goals?

The role contributes to sustainability goals by delivering a sustainable supply base and supporting efforts to reduce the carbon impact of the supply chain, aiming for net-zero by 2050.

What experience is preferred for this position?

Preferred experience includes working in a complex global or multisite environment, particularly within FTSE100 or FTSE250 companies.

Will the Senior Procurement Manager be involved in supplier relationship management?

Yes, the Senior Procurement Manager will work with the Director of Supplier Relationship Management to develop and manage relationships with key suppliers to enhance supply chain control and process improvement.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, the role offers opportunities for career development through the delivery of category strategies, project management, and building influential relationships throughout the organization and supply chain.

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Viasat

Telecommunications
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1986
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone, and everything can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat innovations have helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world communicate — bringing connectivity when, where, and how it’s needed most. Viasat focuses on the connections that matter as we deliver bold results for our customers, partners, and shareholders worldwide. We provide internet to communities and families in places around the world where cable or fiber isn’t available so they can learn, laugh, and live just like everyone else. We deliver secure, resilient connectivity services and solutions to our military and allies that give them the information dominance they need to bring warfighters home safely. We ensure people on-the-go have access to the same quality of internet in the air or at sea as they have at home. And we give businesses of all sizes the freedom to keep their people, places, and things secure and connected — wherever opportunity takes them.