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 Category Manager – Indirect Corporate Services is responsible for managing Indirect Spend and Procurement Activities in assigned categories within the Corporate Services Category.  Category responsibility may include Testing & Certification, Travel, Legal Services, Consulting, Marketing, HR and Finance related services.  This individual will have responsibility to define the regional category strategy, working both with stakeholders in multiple areas of the business, as well as global procurement and finance counterparts.  This role has a primary US/North America focus with some global responsibility. 

 

The candidate will work with leadership across all divisions of Harman, internal stakeholders and external sources.  They will develop/manage the local strategy, while contributing to the overall global team strategy.  The candidate will be expected to actively participate in global team meetings, representing their region.  Accountable for the year over year expense reduction and other category related targets assigned directly.  Support in achieving the overall category targets and objectives to attain overall budget performance as well as expected internal/external performance. This position reports to the Director, Global Indirect Procurement – Corporate Services. 
 

 

What You Will Do 

 

Develop and execute strategies and sourcing plans that foster the highest level of commitment to continuous improvement in category and service quality, cost, delivery, service, and technology 

Plans and directs activities within assigned categories to achieve the maximum measurable results 

Serves as the principal liaison representing Harman external towards suppliers on all commercial and business relationship content, including but not limited to quality, cost, delivery, service, contracts, risks and technology objectives 

Ensures supplier KPI’s are in place as applicable and needed to audit supplier results, financial performance, and technical capabilities 

Ensures supplier commercial and operational processes and principles meet Harman’s requirements in support of best cost, financial performance, and technical capabilities 

Leads, directs and manages any Harman commercial negotiations involving the assigned categories and/or services 

Collects, and coordinates business and technical requirements from the stakeholder, and supporting functions for negotiations. 

Drives & Innovates supplier’s improvements and performance by identifying and implementing solutions to business problems, independently cross-functional and globally as appropriate within assigned categories 

Interfaces with functional and business stakeholders as required 

Execution of stated goals and objectives toward the defined annual operating and strategic plans of Harman International where applicable 

Critical to acquire a full understanding of various marketplace conditions and environments as well as the regional and global implications 

Represents Harman supplier interests within Harman towards all functions, levels, and stakeholders regionally and globally as applicable and required within the assigned categories 

 

What You Need to Be Successful

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Management or related field8+ years Related experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Program Sourcing with a record of increasing responsibilityExperience identifying, planning and executing cost savings initiativesExperience Negotiating Complex Master Service Agreements and Statements of WorkAriba and/or other Procurement Tools knowledgeExperience managing supplier master data and spend dataExperience developing and maintaining benchmarking data

Bonus Points if You Have

MBA or Master’s DegreeExperience collaborating with globally stakeholders within finance and legal teams to achieve results.

What Makes You Eligible

Ability to work from an office located in Novi, MI (hybrid)Be willing to travel up to 5%Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

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 UniversityCompetitive wellness benefitsTuition reimbursement“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards programAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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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 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.