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The Procurement Administrator is responsible for supporting procurement activities by managing supplier data/information, managing our supply chain service center, and ensuring the seamless flow of procurement operations. The Procurement Administrator works closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure compliance with company policies while contributing to cost-efficiency and operational excellence in procurement functions.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and maintain supplier data within the company’s procurement system, ensuring all documentation is complete and up-to-date.
• Maintain procurement databases and records, providing reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance, and procurement metrics as needed.
• Ensure procurement practices align with company financial policies, including monitoring budget spend and seeking cost-saving opportunities.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the supply chain service center.
• Assist the procurement manager, commodity managers, and buyers with processing site visit requests.
• Support he onboarding and offboarding of service agreement providers.
• Provide administrative support to procurement leadership, including preparing documents, and presentations, as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an administrative role.
• Ability to document work in progress and maintain effective records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of basic computer applications and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), as well as the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this function

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• A general understanding of Aerospace procurement processes.
• Experience using Oracle or ERP/MRP, Agile or 3DX PLM
• Experience in a buyer role

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $47,840.00–$66,560.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is transforming humanity’s relationship with space. By making it more open and accessible, we are connecting the world to the love, wonder and awe inspired by space travel, helping to create new opportunities for the benefit of life on Earth. Whether it’s supporting cutting-edge research missions for scientists and students, or offering life-changing experiences for the adventurers among us, Virgin Galactic is THE spaceline for Earth. Such an audacious vision requires a team as driven as they are curious - one capable of redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Export Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here.

EEO Statement
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.

PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.