Company Summary:
Harman International Industries, Inc. is the worldwide leader in the manufacture of high-quality, high-fidelity audio and electronic products for automotive, consumer and professional use. It is the parent company behind an array of legendary brands that includes Harman Kardon®, JBL®, Mark Levinson® and Infinity®.The Company has developed, both internally and through a series of acquisitions, a range of product offerings. It operates in three segments: Automotive, Consumer and Professional. The Automotive segment designs, manufactures and markets audio, electronic and infotainment systems for vehicle applications primarily to be installed as original equipment by automotive manufacturers. The Consumer segment designs, manufactures and markets audio, video and electronic systems for home, mobile and multimedia applications. The Professional segment designs, manufactures and markets loudspeakers and electronic systems used by audio professionals in concert halls, stadiums, airports, houses of worship and theme attractions. For more than 50 years, our legendary brands have taken a leading role in the creation and innovation of progressive technologies, from the world's first car radio in 1948 to today's most revolutionary infotainment systems. 

 

Job Title: Director, Global Category Lead (Semi-Conductors)
Department: Procurement
Division: Corporate
Location: Farmington Hills, MI

 

Essential Responsibilities:

 

Manage and make critical decisions on all aspects of the global supplier relationship including contracts, commercial/pricing, supply assurance and conflict resolution.  Develop and execute category strategies through alignment with Harman International business units, engineering, quality, manufacturing activities.  Requires knowledge of the business units technology and product roadmaps and specific expertise in procurement and manufacturing cost structure.  The role requires a sophisticated level of relationship management interfacing with CEOs and business presidents of global suppliers, requiring balancing of interests to maintain mutually beneficial relationships.  This person will be the senior escalation/communication point for Harman International and the supply partner.
• Align category strategy with supply chain and business requirements
• Establish consistent commercial terms/conditions and present a single unified Harman International interface to the supply base
• 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
• Work with supply base to establish robust quality operating systems to support “zero defect” culture
• Serve as the primary point of contact for BU sourcing issues and opportunities related to category management
• Establish goals, improvement plans, business reviews and monthly reporting related to areas of responsibility
•  Lead the organization to behave with a sense of urgency, ensure that it is aligned globally and attracts the best talent.
• Coordinate the executive level engagement between procurement, supply chain functions and senior stake holders within the BU

 

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