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About the Role
- The position owner is part of the department Global Strategic Procurement & Partnering, Automotive Sourcing, and the centralized advocate of the Supply Chain Management Organization (SCM) towards Harman business unit Connectivity.
- Within this role, the owner is responsible for all aspects related to SCM and therefore the partner for Engineering, Quality, Program Management (CPM), Sales (CBU) and Finance within Harman Automotive.
- The position reports into the Director Automotive Sourcing SBU Connectivity, located in Garching, Germany.
What You Will Do
- Ambassador of the supply chain management organization towards all relevant functions of the HARMAN organization (SBU Connectivity, Engineering, Quality, Program management, Sales and Finance)
- Automotive Sourcing participates in cross function RFI and RFQ teams and is responsible for to provide full optimized costed TVC (total variable costs) on new platform products for the SBU Connectivity.
- Lead cost reduction workshops and design-to-cost initiatives during the new product development process.
- Cost Optimization events, led by Automotive Sourcing, focused on reduction of cost as well as optional component selection.
- During the design phase of the product sourcing process, customer requirements and engineering specifications provide the inputs required for development of the advanced sourcing technology roadmap. The goal of these reviews is to provide costed Product BOM’s for integration into customer programs.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies in conjunction with engineering and category management.
- In conjunction with the SCM, CG, and finance departments, Automotive sourcing representative drives business review with SVP Supply Chain Management for make vs Buy decisions. (Capital, capacity, EMS costing, supplier delivery and performance, program timing, and business case impact are critical inputs in making decision).
- Lead cross-functional teams in identification and implementation of product cost reduction opportunities through VAVE events including PCN’s and CR’s.
- Collaborate successfully with key work partners and maintaining relationships at management level.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor's / Master degree business administration, industrial engineer or appropriate graduation
- 7+ years of related experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Product Sourcing.
- Automotive background and strong technical affinity is a must have
- Experience in Connectivity/Telematics sourcing desired
- Ability to work independently, establishing priorities, setting goals and to make decisions.
- Strong relationship building skills and proven success collaborating with key work partners and the ability to maintain relationships at the executive level.
- Proven ability to lead and influence diverse global teams to achieve cost, quality, and time to market commitments.
- Strong presentation and moderation skills.
- Creative and innovative problem solver, agent for change management and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment.
- Drive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency and drive issues to closure; persist despite obstacles and opposition.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Fluent in English. German language skill is a plus.
What Makes You Eligible
- Be proficient in English
- Be willing to work in an office environment (hybrid work)
- Be able to work in Hungary
- Be willing to travel on an as-needed basis (<10%)
- Be willing to accommodate the working hours of the global colleagues in China, India, Hungary, Germany, US
- 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 / Master's degree in business administration or industrial engineering
- 7+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management
- Automotive background and technical affinity
- Experience in Connectivity/Telematics sourcing
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!
