One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re 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’re 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
Ready to drive strategic impact in a global supply chain? We're seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team and become the crucial link for our operations in Brazil. This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Rio and Macae offices and the flexibility of remote work.
In this pivotal role, you'll be the primary Supply Chain point of contact for key segments doing business across Brazil, including Energy, Enterprise (PLM, ELM, and GFB). You'll master Brazil's unique tools and systems to champion sourcing, optimize supplier management, develop robust commodity strategies, and expertly handle all goods and services purchasing.
If you're a proactive problem-solver with exceptional organizational and project management skills, you'll thrive in prioritizing your workload, communicating status updates, and ensuring strict compliance with all local and national regulations. Fluency in both English and Portuguese is required for this exciting opportunity to shape our procurement landscape in a vital global market. Join us and make a tangible difference!
The day-to-day
Execute purchasing tasks using SAP B1 and ServiceNow (SNOW).
Provide timely updates and address inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding material status and issues.
Communicate with external suppliers to ensure accurate and timely exchange of information.
Attend meetings to discuss and disseminate new and existing requirements and schedules.
Independently research new suppliers, develop cost-reduction strategies, and present these ideas to key stakeholders.
Negotiate with suppliers for improved pricing, terms, and delivery dates.
What you'll need
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Strong communication skills.
Fluent in Portuguese and English.
What will help you on the job
Quickly understand and distill core requirements.
Solve problems creatively while adhering to established guidelines.
Effectively prioritize and organize work from diverse internal stakeholders.
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 here.
