Spare Part Purchaser

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.

Do you want to work for some of the worlds leading audio brands Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for our Sound United Business Unit.

By joining HARMAN youll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones portable speakers party boxes and other audio technologies and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced fun and dynamic and were looking for someone who is proactive loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over the globe and has creative ideas.

You will join our Sound United Business Unit with iconic brands like Bowers & Wilkins Denon Marantz Polk Audio Definitive Technology Classé and Boston Acoustics based in Eindhoven in the Netherlands in the position of:

Spare Parts Purchaser

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle:

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end esteemed brands like JBL Harman Kardon Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

What You Will Do:

• Purchase Spare Parts by placing weekly orders with vendors based on demand and inventory levels
• Monitor back-orders and track expected delivery dates to ensure timely fulfillment
• Verify incoming invoices and process goods receipts accurately in SAP
• Create maintain and update spare parts material records in SAP
• Manage stock through product life cycles product introduction support periods and planned end of life minimizing obsolescence.
• Create purchase orders in SAP and maintain related procurement data (pricing safety stock levels and alternatives)
• Inform customers on time about back-orders and ETAs
• Keep the Service Manager and team informed about the most urgent backorders and their estimated time of arrival (ETA)
• Perform regular (weekly) follow-up on backorders to ensure availability and service levels are met
• Ensure timely delivery of spare parts to meet service requirements (within defined SLA of 5 working days)

What You Need to Be Successful:

• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing or a related field
• Experience working with SAP and Microsoft Excel
• Fluency in English
• Strong technical affinity and basic understanding of electronics
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-oriented attitude with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to follow company policies and relevant local regulations

Bonus Points if You Have:

• German and/or Dutch language skills
• Education in a related field
• Prior experience working in cross-functional international teams
• Experience in the electronics or audio industry

What Makes You Eligible

• You are comfortable working in a hybrid setup with 3 days per week in the Eindhoven office

What We Offer:

• 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 products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG and more).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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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.