Category Manager, SOC & Memory

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Cabot, AR
100K-147K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • Information Technology
The Role
The Category Manager will develop and implement global sourcing strategies for semiconductor components, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reduction initiatives. Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, optimization, and performance management to meet business objectives and savings targets.
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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.

About the Role

The Category Manager will develop, drive, and own the global category sourcing strategy and savings objectives. The successful candidate will manage all activities relating to the global supply base including contracts, commercial/ pricing, supply assurance, innovation, cost reduction initiatives, and conflict resolution. The successful candidate will implement category strategies through alignment with HARMAN business units, engineering, quality, and manufacturing activities. Requires knowledge of the business unit's technology and product roadmaps, and specific expertise in the procurement of semiconductor components and associated manufacturing cost structure.

What You Will Do

• Develop, drive, and own the global category strategy that aligns with business objectives, and supports growth and profitability

• Build and own appropriate supplier relationships with the category supply base and present a single unified HARMAN International interface to the supply base

• Works with Best Cost Analytics & HW & Component Engineering on technology roadmap plans and ensures the long-term competitive cost of components

• Manage effective supplier negotiations and event-driven cost reductions to meet annual cost reduction goals and Should Cost targets

• Conduct consistent commercial terms/ conditions including a long-term capacity outlook commitment from the suppliers

• Drive supply base optimization and new supplier development to maximize category leverage

• Lead the source board preparation and create sourcing proposals for management decisions

• Oversee the execution of RFx efforts into the supply base, and prepare the response evaluation and proposal for sourcing decisions

• Coordinate supplier performance management, including quarterly business reviews and escalation support

What You Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or technical related field

• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience

• Prior experience in semiconductor commodity sourcing and negotiating direct materials using strategic category management techniques to achieve results

• Proven ability to lead and achieve cost, quality, and time-to-market commitments

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills

• Prior success in collaborating with key work partners and able to maintain relationships at the working level

• An effective team player committed to organizational goals; fostering collaboration among team members

What is Nice to Have

Experience in an automotive environment

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel
  • Be willing to work in an in Novi, MI (Hybrid)
  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
  • Competitive wellness benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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Salary Ranges:

$ 100,125 - $ 146,850

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.

The Company
Cambridge
22,291 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1980

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!

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