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
The role of the Manager, Operational Procurement own the supplier delivery performance, delivery forecast coverage, and initiatives to improve the overall efficiency and resiliency proactively for the responsible suppliers and category, assuring a robust and resilient HARMAN supply chain, capable of meeting the dynamic demands of an Automotive industry.
What You Will Do
- A supplier facing role that will proactively drive material commitment gap closures with suppliers (in the 0–104-week supply time frame) and provide the outlook for review meetings, using analysis of global supply coverage from IBP.
- Will be responsible for the short-term coverage management based on allocations provided from Supply Planning team.
- Initiates negotiations for additional volumes or production swaps with the supplier for short- and long-term gap closure, monitoring and reporting the supply status to key internal stakeholders.
- Responsible for more complex supplier relationships with significant impact to HARMANs ability to deliver customer product.
- Will conduct material End of Life (EOL) & New Product Introductions (NPI) status discussions with the larger, more impactful and challenging suppliers, and assure coverage or resolve excess inventory risks, informing program management of recommendations.
- Owns the "Delivery KPI" in the Supplier Score card, its content, calculation, and the related supplier performance actions to improve performance shortfalls.
- Provides delivery performance input/approval for Source Board supplier award consideration.
- Negotiate Frozen Horizon Agreement with suppliers: kick off discussions, track down the status, discuss details with legal department, get final approval from leadership (Procurement Tribunal), and publish the final agreement with the cross-functional team (Operational Procurement) for implementation.
- Negotiate Consignment Implementation with suppliers: kick off discussions, track down the status, discuss details with legal, get final approval from leadership (Procurement Tribunal), and publish the final agreement with Supply Chain Management for implementation.
- Conduct Supply Chain and Logistics Evaluation with selected suppliers: plan, organize and align with the cross functional team including Category Manager and SQE teams to execute the evaluation and the follow up of the corrective action.
- Actively participate and prepare information and documentation for the supplier QBR discussions in regards of the supply chain topics.
- MPA review and provide feedback in connection with Supply Chain relevant agreements.
- Lead task force for supply chain disruptions as needed.
- Lead or participate in process improvement projects.
- Support ramp down, ramp up during an engineering change and/or supply change.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience, preferably in Business Management, Supply Chain Management.
- 8+ years of materials and/or supply chain management experience.
- Significant achievements in a global supply chain and/ or procurement role.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Operations. Can lead a cross-functional team as required to solve complex problems.
- Proven experience in handling multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously and executing them to completion.
- Effective, clear communicator is comfortable in multiple contexts including suppliers, customers, working meetings, and Executive briefings.
- Large-scale negotiation skills and understanding of Procurement contracts.
- Having a proactive, goal-oriented approach to decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve dynamic issues with high complexity.
- High proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Excellent team player – can effectively work with all levels of a global matrixed organization.
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience in the field of Automotive Manufacturing.
- Experience in Lean Six Sigma / Agile or other business process improvement methodology.
- SAP MM, IBP knowledge.
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
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 in a related field
- 8+ years of materials and/or supply chain management experience
- Experience in global supply chain and/or procurement role
- Effective communication skills
- Large-scale negotiation skills
- High proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
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!
