HARMAN International · 17 hours ago
Manager, Electronics Procurement
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHARMAN International is a global leader in connected car technology, lifestyle audio innovations, and IoT solutions. As the Manager of Electronics Procurement, you will lead the strategic procurement of electronic parts, manage a global team, and ensure effective supply chain services to optimize component supply assurance and inventory management.
AudioConsumerConsumer ElectronicsDSPElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing of electrical component procurement: semiconductors, passive electrical components, raw PCBs, connectivity components
Manage direct Harman spend and indirect spend by Harman-assigned contract manufacturers. Achieve cost savings targets in the category
Align strategy and orchestrate negotiations with other Harman business units / divisions. Understand and leverage the Samsung partnership in procurement strategy
Collaborate with R&D on electronics category strategy, supplier, and technology strategies. Engage technology leadership at suppliers to fuel the Harman innovation process
Create and manage electrical component supply chain solutions
Lead strategic outsourcing and insourcing of PCBA assemblies
Manage PCBA contract manufacturers – supplier relationship management
Manage outsourced PCBA spend, in full complexity of the BOM components, value add, and other services. Achieve cost savings targets in the category
Manage electronics distributor and supply chain value add services
Manage distribution contracts, performance, distribution adder
Manage component lifecycle events, last time buys, major product changes
Manage electronics shortages, escalate and resolve supply issues. Enable spot buys by quoting and price setup
Manage LOA for outsourcing suppliers on Harman contract pricing. Track and trace component usage at contract manufacturers
Maintain an approved list of non-franchised distributors and brokers for supply assurance
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in global procurement, with direct, hands-on responsibility for electronic components
Proven leadership experience managing global teams and collaborating closely with electronics engineering and manufacturing organizations
Strong understanding of procurement processes and expertise in leading global category management activities
Exceptional analytical and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, with experience managing and working effectively across global teams in a multi-cultural environment
Willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international
Willing to work in an office located in Richardson, TX, in a hybrid model
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
Experience in global procurement business controls / business process development at a multinational global company
Knowledge of modern procurement tools such as SAP, iValua, and Ariba
Previous experience with analytics tools like Qlik Sense
Benefits
Competitive wellness benefits
401K Retirement Savings plan
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog
Tuition Reimbursement
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.)
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
Company
HARMAN International
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-14Acquired
1986-11-21IPO
Leadership Team
Darrin Shewchuk
Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications
Christian Sobottka
President and Chief Executive Officer at HARMAN International
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