Senior Specialist, Operational Procurement

vor 4 Wochen


Karlsbad, Deutschland Harman International Vollzeit

A Career at HARMAN

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.

About the Role

The role of the Senior Specialist, Operational Procurement 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
- Is 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 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
- Will conduct material End of Life (EOL) & New Product Introductions (NPI) status discussions with 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 for Source Board supplier award consideration

What You Need
- Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience, preferably in Business
- Management, Supply Chain Management.
- 6+ 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.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve dynamic issues with high complexity.
- Experience in handling multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously and executing to completion.
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation in English.
- Negotiation and incident management skills. Works well under pressure and strives for mutually beneficial solutions.
- Having a proactive, goal-oriented approach to decision making.
- 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.
- Effective Clear communicator comfortable in multiple contexts including suppliers, customers, working meetings and Executive briefings.

What is Nice to 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 We Offer
- HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation. You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products
- Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance
- Attractive salary package based on the Metall & Elektro Tarif Baden Wurttemberg and an Employer contribution towards a company pension plan
- Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings
- Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

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