Job Description

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About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we\xe2\x80\x99re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you\'ll do

Viasat UK specialises in the design, development and delivery of information assurance and cyber security solutions for government and corporate applications which hold prestigious accreditations worldwide. Joining Viasat UK means you will have the unique opportunity to work on the development of a variety of leading edge products and applications within the security and communications industry. You must be capable of obtaining (or already hold) security clearance to work on UK Government projects.

As part of a global organization this role supports the UK office, overseeing the buying processes, supplier management and supporting the delivery of goods and services.
The day-to-day

• Create and maintain the purchasing strategy with the Operations Director
• Manage the supply chain in order to identify, qualify, develop and maintain performance.
• Maintain the supplier database, processes and associated purchasing documentation.
• Manage daily purchasing activities in line with contractual requirements and industry standards.
• Coordinate with the engineering team to identify appropriate supply chain and pricing for new parts and ensure a smooth transition from development to production.
• Coordinate with materials management to control, determine and manage inventory.
• Coordinate with the commercial team to ensure contractual documentation is fit for purpose, especially where a purchase order is associated with a subcontract.
• Coordinate with other departments and 3PL logistics to ensure goods are dispatched on time and in accordance with import/export compliance.
• Process sales invoices/credits/proformas in line with company processes and customer accounts.
• Coordinate and liaise with Viasat Inc teams to ensure orders are processed and progressed regularly, to ensure goods are delivered to customer on time.
• Align with Viasat Inc. where appropriate in order to support global objectives

In addition, from time to time, you may be asked to undertake other tasks and responsibilities not covered above in order to achieve project or corporate objectives.
What you\'ll need

• Experience within a similar role with understanding of import/export procedures, particularly working with US companies
• Experience streamlining systems and setting up tools to increase efficiency and availability of information
• Highly organised, self-motivated, able to multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Able to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Able to communicate at all levels, in particular at senior management level.
• Must have, or be capable of obtaining, UK security clearance.

• Be IT literate in MS Office Word, Excel, etc.
• Be reliable and hard working.
• Self-motivated and flexible.

What will help you on the job

Ability to multi-task. Bing well organised. Good communication skills. Administration skills and experience. Being able to create and improve on processes.
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, color, 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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click .

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