Manager, Electronics Procurement

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

As the Manager, Electronics Procurement, you will be the global leader of strategic procurement of electronic parts for manufacturing. You will be supervising a global team of Category Managers and Specialists who manage semiconductor, electrical, and electromechanical components for PCBA manufacturing, as well as PCBA suppliers and global component distributors. You will also be managing direct and indirect spend, achieving cost savings, and ensuring appropriate supply chain services are provided to the business to optimize inbound component supply assurance and inventory management.

What You Will Do

• Electrical component procurementLead strategic sourcing of electrical component procurement : semiconductors, passive electrical components, raw PCBs, connectivity components.Manage direct Harman spend and indirect spend by Harman-assigned contract manufacturers. Achieve cost savings targets in the category.Align strategy and orchestrate negotiations with other Harman business units / divisions. Understand and leverage the Samsung partnership in procurement strategy.Collaborate with R&D on electronics category strategy, supplier, and technology strategies. Engage technology leadership at suppliers to fuel the Harman innovation process.Create and manage electrical component supply chain solutions
• PCBA procurementLead strategic outsourcing and insourcing of PCBA assembliesManage PCBA contract manufacturers – supplier relationship managementManage outsourced PCBA spend, in full complexity of the BOM components, value add, and other services. Achieve cost savings targets inthe category.
• Electronics supply chain managementManage electronics distributor and supply chain value add servicesManage distribution contracts, performance, distribution adderManage component lifecycle events, last time buys, major product changesManage electronics shortages, escalate and resolve supply issues. Enable spot buys by quoting and price setup.Manage LOA for outsourcing suppliers on Harman contract pricing. Track and trace component usage at contract manufacturersMaintain an approved list of non-franchised distributors and brokers for supply assurance.

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Salary Ranges :

$ 105,000 - $ 154,000

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.