Manager, Category

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience.
• Combine ingenuity in-depth research and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence.
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment safety efficiency and enjoyment.

About the Role

Modules category has annual spending $500M globally as very strategic and technology leading category. This Position will manage related suppliers and category strategy to fulfill internal and external customers requirement.

What You Will Do

• Responsible to manage and make critical decisions on all aspects of supplier relationship including contracts commercial/pricing supply assurance and conflict resolution.
• Develop and execute sub-category strategies through alignment with Harman International global category lead Business Units engineering quality manufacturing activities.
• Coordination of engagement between procurement supply chain functions and senior stake holders.
• This person will be an escalation/communication point for Harman International and the supply partner.
• Responsible for developing supplier selection in support of winning new business.
• Driving make Vs buy process.
• Identification establishment and development of new suppliers supplier relationship management supplier portfolio management and supplier performance evaluation.
• Planning coordination execution and documentation of negotiations & annual global price negotiations.
• Identification implementation and documentation of cost reduction potential.
• Establish goals improvement plans business reviews and monthly reporting related to areas of responsibility.
• Timely coordination of procurement processes to ensure supply cost and quality.
• Change-Management and SAP master data maintenance.
• Observation of global procurement markets.

What You Need to Be Successful

• University degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant working experience preferably in the areas of either.
• Procurement or program sourcing experience engineering quality or product development.
• Experience in procurement of electronic components is a great benefit.
• High level of commitment strong self-motivation and goal orientation.
• Negotiation and relationship building skills.
• In-depth product knowledge in electronics semiconductors is desired.
• Strong communication & presentation skills.
• Experience in international working environment with multicultural teams.
• Fluent Chinese and English skills.
• Strong on data statistical analysis by Excel or others.

Bonus Points if You Have

• German skills highly preferred.
• Semiconductors or Electronics product sourcing background.
• Global mindset.

What Makes You Eligible

• Good knowledge of SAP R/3 and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel internationally 10-20%.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program.
• 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.