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Job Description: Category Manager, Automotive Semiconductors
Introduction: 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
As a Category Manager – Automotive Semiconductors, you will lead the global sourcing strategy for Electronics components - critical to our next-generation automotive electronics platforms. You will manage global supplier relationships, drive cost optimization, and align sourcing strategies with HARMAN’s product and technology roadmaps.
This position is ideal for professionals with at least 5 years of experience in semiconductor procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management within the automotive or electronics industry.
What You Will Do
- Develop and own the global sourcing strategy for semiconductor categories
- Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and long-term capacity planning
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to align sourcing with product roadmaps
- Collaborate with R&D and product teams to influence early supplier engagement and design-to-cost strategies
- Manage RFx processes and supplier performance reviews (QBRs)
- Leverage digital procurement tools and analytics to enhance sourcing efficiency and transparency
- Contribute to cross-category initiatives and support senior category leaders as needed
- Participate in mentoring and knowledge-sharing within the procurement team
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, with a focus on electronics or semiconductor sourcing
- Proven success in supplier negotiations, cost management, and sourcing strategy execution
- Strong understanding of semiconductor supply chains, pricing models, and manufacturing cost structures
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience in an automotive Tier 1 or OEM environment
- Familiarity with infotainment systems, ADAS, or vehicle connectivity platforms
- Knowledge of semiconductor lifecycle management and obsolescence planning
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international)
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment with hybrid work approach
- Employee discounts on Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training via HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness and tuition reimbursement benefits
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
- A diverse, inclusive, and innovation-driven workplace
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
- At least 5 years of procurement experience focused on electronics or semiconductor sourcing
- Proven success in supplier negotiations, cost management, and sourcing strategy execution
- Strong understanding of semiconductor supply chains, pricing models, and manufacturing cost structures
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience in an automotive Tier 1 or OEM environment
- Familiarity with infotainment systems, ADAS, or vehicle connectivity platforms
- Knowledge of semiconductor lifecycle management and obsolescence planning
- Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
