Category Manager

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.

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

• 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 English skills
• Strong on data statisticical analysis by Excel or others

What is Nice to Have

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

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel internationally 10-20%

What We Offer

• Be part of an international team working with the world's largest automotive manufacturers
• Attractive salary package
• Employer contribution to company pension plan
• Extensive technical trainings
• Career development opportunities
• A great package of additional benefits

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, 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.