Procurement Manager Source Board Governance & Contracts

A Career at HARMAN

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About the Role

As Procurement Manager Source Board Governance & Supplier Contract Management at HARMAN you will play a central role in driving procurement governance supplier contract management and senior-level decision-making. You will be responsible for the planning execution moderation and follow-up of procurement source boards while also owning central standards and governance for supplier contracts across categories.

The source board is a senior cross-functional decision forum involving stakeholders up to the Senior Vice President Procurement and BCA. In this role you will ensure high-quality preparation compliance with sourcing and governance standards and effective execution of decisions. You will act as a confirmation and approval instance for source board maturity challenge content quality and ensure transparency and accountability.

In parallel you will serve as a central procurement expert for supplier contract management defining standards leading negotiations ensuring compliance and aligning stakeholders across functions. You will collaborate closely with category management legal finance and other cross-functional partners to ensure robust supplier agreements that support HARMANs strategic sourcing objectives.

What You Will Do

Source Board Governance Coordination and Execution

Plan coordinate and execute procurement source board events throughout the year ensuring participation of cross-functional stakeholders and senior management.

Drive presource board alignment with Category Management to ensure readiness compliance and maturity of presentations.

Review challenge and approve source board presentations and closure maturity ensuring alignment with HARMAN sourcing standards.

Moderate source board meetings at senior management level facilitating structured discussions clear decisions and aligned outcomes.

Maintain source board protocols documentation and decision records in designated systems.

Source Board Tracking Reporting and Follow-Up

Track upcoming delayed and completed source board presentations and actions.

Monitor execution and closure of tasks assigned by the SVP Procurement and BCA and other senior stakeholders.

Drive escalation for overdue decisions or actions and coordinate resolution with responsible organizations.

Prepare management reporting on source board progress risks decisions and execution status to ensure transparency and accountability.

Supplier Contract Standards and Governance

Define own and continuously improve central standards and governance for supplier contracts across procurement categories.

Ensure compliance with internal policies legal requirements and procurement best practices.

Act as procurement subject matter expert for supplier contract management providing guidance and support to stakeholders.

Contract Negotiation and Stakeholder Alignment

Lead and support negotiations of supplier contracts in close collaboration with Category Management and cross-functional stakeholders.

Align requirements terms and conditions to achieve balanced compliant and value-driven agreements.

Foster cross-functional alignment and stakeholder acceptance at all management levels.

Prepare decision materials recommendations and escalation topics for senior management where required.

Continuous Improvement and Expertise

Drive continuous improvement of Source Board governance contract standards reporting and execution quality. Drive Implementation of Source Board Governance & Contracting in Ivalua.

Apply deep understanding of procurement strategic sourcing and direct material requirements to challenge content and improve decision-making.

Stay informed on procurement governance and contract management best practices and apply them within HARMAN.

What You Need

Bachelors or University degree in business supply chain management engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).

58 years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing supplier management or related roles.

Strong understanding of procurement governance sourcing processes and supplier contract management.

Proven experience presenting and defending complex sourcing strategies business cases and recommendations to senior management.

Excellent negotiation communication project & stakeholder management skills.

Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.

Proficiency with procurement and supplier management systems and tools.

What Is Nice to Have

Experience with source board governance or similar senior decision forums.

Experience across different procurement functions or central procurement roles.

Exposure to global cross-regional procurement organizations.

What Makes You Eligible

Willingness to travel up to 1015% domestic and international.

Willingness to work in a HARMAN office within USA MX GER or HUN.

What We Offer

Flexible work environment including remote work options where applicable

Employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)

Extensive learning opportunities through HARMAN University

Competitive wellness and benefits programs

Tuition reimbursement

Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

An inclusive diverse environment supporting professional and personal growth

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.