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Job description

Viasat is in the business to connect the world. As a global broadband services and technology company, we are connecting international communities to the internet by offering residential internet service; enabling passengers and operations crews to stream high-bandwidth media, applications, and content when traveling globally on commercial, business or government aircraft and maritime vessels; and empowering international warfighters on the front lines of battle with real-time, secure internet-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for high-requirement missions. We deliver and protect information – when and where it is needed most – with our trusted communications ground systems, infrastructure, and services.

Are you a procurement professional with proven experience in supporting a dynamic and growing team? Did you work already in a start-up environment with regular changes and adaptation needs? Are you a problem solver used to support and collaborate with engineers and driven by helping them with all their needs? Are you curious and willing to roll up your sleeves and manage the Purchase Orders, NDAs with suppliers and invoices? Are you motivated to support the teams and our suppliers to use the procurement tools?  If you answered "yes" to these questions, then this position could be a great fit for you!  

Viasat is looking for a Procurement support specialist to join our European growing team. In this exciting role, you will support Viasat’s European expansion by helping the sourcing and procurement team in several countries as well as the local offices for their small purchases’ needs. You will be responsible for

PO and Service orders´ creation, supplier creations, invoices management and any other support activity needed. You will be also the reference point for engineers and suppliers to use the procurement tools and you will also support some purchasing needs for the office if needed. Your excellent communication skills and natural problem-solving mentality will help the European procurement team to better support Viasat European growth.

Requirements

• Min. 2 years of experience as a Procurement professional in a dynamic and changing environment


• Proven experience on Procurement support and administrative position


• Understanding of Procurement process


• Experience with ERP including procurement and invoicing tools (such as Oracle)


• Motivation to learn and take responsibilities


• Solid communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills


• International experiences


• Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite of business software is required: Word, Excel, and Power Point


• Fluent in English

Preferences

• Experience with ERP systems, such as Oracle


• Understanding of P2P systems, such as Coupa or similar


• Fluent in German. Any other EU language would be an asset

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Additional Requirements and information

Minimum education:

None

Years of experience:

2-4 years

Travel:

Up to 10%

Citizenship:

Swiss, EU (25) Citizenship or Valid Swiss Work Permit required

Clearance:

None

Worker Classification:

Employee