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Associate Procurement Specialist, Early Career

Viasat
$50,000.00 - $79,000.00
relocation assistance
United States, Arizona, Tempe
2040 East Technology Circle (Show on map)
Sep 26, 2025
About us 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 As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will work closely with our engineering teams and develop relationships throughout the organization. We are looking for self-motivated and high-energy individuals to support the vital work of diverse Viasat teams. We are a high performing, fast paced, collaborative group and we are excited for you to join us! The day-to-day Responsibilities may include: Solicit RFQs, negotiate and procure a wide range of commodities (COTS, metal fab, wire harness and cable assemblies, PWBs/PWAs, PSs/PAs, box builds, systems, electronic components, etc.) Meet tight program schedules, work with proposals and cross functional teams to ensure timelines and financial goals are met. Support and partner with engineering, program managers, finance, human resources, manufacturing, compliance managers, quality assurance, and other supply chain departments. Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to understand their sourcing needs, perform market research, and assist in the execution of the procurement strategy. Continually monitor suppliers within assigned areas to achieve procurement targets in price, delivery, and quality Facilitate process improvement/change initiatives. Additional Information: This position is located onsite. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams. Relocation assistance is available pending eligibility. As an Early Career hire, you will participate in our Graduate Development Program during your first 12+ months at Viasat. This program is designed to support your transition from university to the workplace through dedicated mentorship, building relationships with your cohort of new grad hires, technical upskilling, soft skills development and more to ensure you're set up for success as you begin your professional journey with Viasat Viasat offers the following pre-determined start date options for incoming US Early Career hires: Monday, February 2, 2026 Monday, July 13, 2026 Monday, August 3, 2026 Monday, September 7, 2026 What you'll need Requirements: Education: Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in business, supply chain, or or related field Experience: This role is intended for someone with 0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship Additional: Skilled user of Microsoft Office suite of business software is required: Word, Excel, and Power Point, and Outlook. Buying and procurement lifecycle management experience including MRP analysis, PO placement and supply reporting for assigned commodities or programs Communicate and assess daily issues, including engineering changes, to ensure success of programs Ability to manage purchases for assigned products in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARs) Experience interpreting component drawings. Ability to travel up to 10% What will help you on the job Previous Viasat internship experience Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to present to Senior Leadership Ability to develop, lead, and implement sourcing strategies for commodities and/or programs. Ability to analyze commodity spends. Salary range $50,000.00 - $79,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $62,000.00- $93,000.00/ annually At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits. 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.