Sr Procurement Manager

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Procurement Manager in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located in Gaithersburg, MD manufacturing facility. This role will interact with Planning, Production, Materials, Engineering, Logistics and Project Management Departments. The successful candidate will manage a team of Buyers to ensure accuracy an adhere to operational deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Administering of purchase orders in response to MRP messages.
• Expedite of existing purchase order in response of changing MRP messages
• Negotiation of price, support and delivery terms, for both spot purchases and long term agreements
• Manage specific commodities, i.e. Linear and logic semiconductors, discrete semiconductors, memory products, customs semiconductors, RF and magnets
• Collect, monitor and publish metrics on team performance
• Lead and direct team (Buyers)

Basic Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field
• 10 years of relevant work experience
• 5 years of team management
• 5 years of commodity management

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience using SAP
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Previous purchasing experience in manufacturing environment

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

• Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

• Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

• Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.