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Introduction: 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 Outsourcing Category, is to manage the day-to-day supplier performance and delivery coverage at the category level, assuring a robust and resilient HARMAN supply chain, capable of meeting the dynamic demands of an Automotive electronics manufacturing industry.

What You Will Do

• A supplier facing role that will drive material commitment gap closures with suppliers (in the 4–104-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 by 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

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in 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.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation in English. Effective, clear communicator 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 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

• Willing to travel local and international (20%)
• Willing to work in a remote environment with local meetings at Harman Queretaro local facilities

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

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 (According to local policies)
• “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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