Job Description
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, you’ll 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
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s 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.
