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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 general 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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You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective,



and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact,

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.( )

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