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 Lifestyle
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
- Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
About the Role
The key responsibility of this role is to lead and advise strategic category management of assigned direct material categories (components for manufacturing) and suppliers. The role involves creating procurement category strategies and leading highly complex global transformational initiatives in the category. Activities include supplier development and engagement strategies, designing viable procurement strategies for high-risk/high complexity product groups (e.g., life safety critical metal parts, brand image relevant technical plastics), and end-to-end procurement project lead responsibilities of transformational projects (e.g., product/manufacturing relocation projects). This role supports global manufacturing and has internal stakeholders and external business partners in multiple countries and regions globally. Internal and external counterparts are Directors and above (manufacturing, SIOP, R&D, PMO, supplier sales). This is an individual contributor with no direct reporting organization.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities:
- Develop procurement strategies for the assigned direct material categories. Advise the mechanical category procurement group on strategy development.
- Lead supplier management for assigned category: new supplier identification, supplier capability and risk assessment, approved supplier list optimization
- Design viable procurement strategies for high-risk/high complexity product groups (e.g., life safety critical metal parts, brand image relevant technical plastics / front panels)
- Lead supply chain risk management: in alignment with Legal & Compliance, apply strategies, tools, and standards for risk management in Procurement; create and implement related business processes and monitor execution
- Perform end-to-end procurement project lead responsibilities of transformational projects (e.g., product/manufacturing relocation projects).
- Align procurement strategies with other divisions and business units, ensure the One Harman approach in SRM, sourcing, and crisis management
- Lead continuous improvement and process Quality initiatives in mechanical procurement: e.g., in contracting, supply, and capacity agreements, material transparency, and compliance areas
- Lead mechanical Procurement sustainability initiatives and projects as they relate to material use, recycled materials opportunities, or supplier sustainability assessments
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree with a preference for business administration or economics
- Successful leadership experience in global procurement organizations.
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, cost analysis, and supply chain optimization of mechanical parts and subassemblies for non-automotive industrial use.
- Seniority and independence to negotiate with managing directors/owners/sales managers as peers
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the procurement process, data universe, and toolset
- Excellent analytics and presentation skills. Experience in the use of data visualization tools like SAP BI or Qlik.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills required in English, with experience in intercultural functional leadership.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience in audio technology or lighting industry supply chain; high mix & low volume industries.
- Experience in mechanical manufacturing processes (molding, die casting, CNC, machining) and electromechanical assembly processes.
- Knowledge of modern procurement tools such as SAP, iValua, and Ariba.
- Previous experience with analytics tools like BI, Qlik Sense
- Second language skills in Chinese/Spanish/Hungarian/Danish
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Willingness and flexibility to work across regions and time zones.
- Willingness to work in an office.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- 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
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
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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 administration or economics
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization
- Experience in mechanical manufacturing processes
- Excellent analytics and presentation skills
- Fluency in English, with excellent communication 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!
