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
- Act as a key interface with across functional teams for key components selection in the NPI phase; identify the needs for re-design and leads the efforts.
- Develop and execute Harman commodity sourcing strategy based on business needs, supply base performance, market situation/trends, new technologies, etc.
- Stay on top of the market and industry trends, and provide intelligence to the organization
- Lead special procurement programs to improve procurement process and result
- Establish consistent commercial terms/conditions
- Execute effective supplier negotiations and event driven cost reductions to meet annual cost reduction goals
- Build appropriate senior level supplier relationships
- Drive supplier rationalization strategy to maximize category leverage
- Manage the bid and quote process in NPI execution
- Establish goals, improvement plans, business reviews and monthly reporting related to areas of responsibility
- Work with Supply Chain, Sourcing and Value Engineering teams to identify potential efficiency improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
What You Need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree. 8+ years of procurement experience
- Proven leadership, interpersonal, communication, and influence skills
- Strong analytical skill
- Proven ability to lead and achieve cost, quality, and time-to-market commitments
- Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
- Strong presentation and writing skills
- Ability to speak clearly and express opinions well in groups and in one-to-one conversations
What is Nice to Have
- Excellent bilingual ability in Chinese and English, verbal and written
- Customer focus with urgency, responsiveness and initiative to action
- Data and fact driven with strong analytical skills
- Results driven and strives to meeting or exceeding goals and objectives
- Strong team player and builds trust and confidence with internal teams and suppliers
- Knowledge about the audio industry and market is preferred
What Makes You Eligible
- Willing to travel up to 20%
- Willing to work in an office in Shenzhen
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
- 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 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 or Master's Degree
- 8+ years of procurement experience
- Proven leadership skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
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!
