Harman

What You Will Do

• Act as a key interface with across functional teams for key components selection in the NPI phase; identify the needs for re-design and leads the efforts.
• Develop and execute Harman commodity sourcing strategy based on business needs, supply base performance, market situation/trends, new technologies, etc.
• Stay on top of the market and industry trends, and provide intelligence to the organization
• Lead special procurement programs to improve procurement process and result
• Establish consistent commercial terms/conditions
• Execute effective supplier negotiations and event driven cost reductions to meet annual cost reduction goals
• Build appropriate senior level supplier relationships
• Drive supplier rationalization strategy to maximize category leverage
• Manage the bid and quote process in NPI execution
• Establish goals, improvement plans, business reviews and monthly reporting related to areas of responsibility
• Work with Supply Chain, Sourcing and Value Engineering teams to identify potential efficiency improvements and cost reduction opportunities.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree. 8+ years of procurement experience
• Proven leadership, interpersonal, communication, and influence skills
• Strong analytical skill
• Proven ability to lead and achieve cost, quality, and time-to-market commitments
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
• Strong presentation and writing skills
• Ability to speak clearly and express opinions well in groups and in one-to-one conversations

What is Nice to Have

• Excellent bilingual ability in Chinese and English, verbal and written
• Customer focus with urgency, responsiveness and initiative to action
• Data and fact driven with strong analytical skills
• Results driven and strives to meeting or exceeding goals and objectives
• Strong team player and builds trust and confidence with internal teams and suppliers
• Knowledge about the audio industry and market is preferred

What Makes You Eligible

• Willing to travel up to 20%
• Willing to work in an office in Shenzhen

What We Offer

• 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
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development