About the Role
The role of theGlobalManagerOperationalProcurement Category Xistomanage the day-to-day supplier performance and deliverycoverage at the category level assuring a robust and resilient HARMAN supply chain capable of meeting the dynamic demands of an Automotive electronics manufacturing industry.
Your Team
What YouWillDo
Asupplierfacingrolethat willproactivelydrivematerial commitmentgap closureswith suppliers (in the0104-weeksupplytime frame) and providetheoutlook for reviewmeetingsusinganalysisofglobal supply coverage from IBP.
Willbe responsible fortheshort-termcoverage management based on allocations provided from Supply Planning team.
Initiates negotiations foradditionalvolumes or production swaps with the supplierforshort- and long-termgap closuremonitoringand reportingthesupply statusto key internal stakeholders
Responsible formore complexsupplier relationshipswith significant impact to HARMANs ability to delivercustomer product
WillconductmaterialEnd of Life (EOL)&New Product Introductions (NPI)status discussionswiththe larger moreimpactfuland challengingsuppliersand assurecoverage orresolve excess inventory risks informingprogram managementof recommendations
Owns the Delivery KPI in the Supplier Score card its content calculation and the relatedsupplier performance actionsto improve performance shortfalls.
Provides delivery performanceinput/approvalforSource Boardsupplier award consideration
NegotiateFrozen Horizon Agreementwith suppliers:kick off discussions track downthe status discuss details with legaldepartment get final approvalfromleadership(ProcurementTribunal)andpublish the final agreement with the cross-functional team(OperationalProcurement) forimplementation.
NegotiateConsignmentImplementation with suppliers: kick off discussions track down the status discussdetails with legal get final approval from leadership (Procurement Tribunal) and publish the final agreement withSupply Chain Management for implementation.
ConductSupplyChainand LogisticsEvaluationwith selected suppliers:plan organize and alignwith the cross functional teamincluding Category Manager and SQE teamsto execute the evaluationand thefollow upof the corrective action.
Actively participate and prepare information and documentation for thesupplierQBR discussions in regards of the supply chain topics.
MPAreview and provide feedback in connection withSupply Chain relevant agreements.
Leadtask forcefor supply chain disruptions as needed.
Lead orparticipateinprocess improvement projects.
Support ramp down ramp up during an engineering changeand/or supply change.
What You Need
Bachelors or MastersDegree in related field or equivalent experience preferably in Business Management Supply Chain Management.
8yearsof materials and/or supply chain management experience
Significant achievements in a global supply chainand/ or procurementrole
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment including Sales Engineering Quality Program Management and Operations. Can lead a cross-functional team asto solve complex problems.
Proven experience in handling multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously andexecutingtocompletion.
Excellent communication skills written verbal and presentation in English.Effective clear communicator comfortable in multiple contexts including suppliers customers working meetings and Executivebriefings.
Large scale negotiation skillsand understanding of Procurement contracts.
Having a proactive goal-oriented approach to decision making.
Demonstrated abilitytosolve dynamic issues with highcomplexity.
Highproficiencyin MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
Excellent team player can effectively work with all levels of a global matrixed organization.
Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations.
What is Nice to Have
Experience in the field of Automotive manufacturing
Experience inLean Six Sigma / Agile or other business process improvementmethodology.
SAP MM IBP knowledge
What Makes YouEligible
Be willing totravelup toX% domestic onlyORdomestic and international travel
Be willing towork in anoffice manufacturing facility client-site ORThis role is eligible to work remotely full-time with occasional trips into the X office location(this could be on 24-hour notice)
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What WeOffer
Flexible work environment allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required Experience:
Manager
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