Introduction: a career at harman automotive
we're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At harman automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
* engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
* combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
* advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
about the role
the role of operational procurement, supplier performance electronics is to manage the day-to-day supplier performance and delivery coverage at the category level, assuring a robust and resilient harman supply chain, capable of meeting the dynamic demands of an automotive electronics manufacturing industry.
what you will do
* a supplier facing role that will proactively drive material commitment gap closures with suppliers (in the 0–104-week supply time frame) and provide the outlook for review meetings, using analysis of global supply coverage from ibp.
* will be responsible for the short-term coverage management based on allocations provided from supply planning team.
* initiates negotiations for additional volumes or production swaps with the supplier for short- and long-term gap closure, monitoring and reporting the supply status to key internal stakeholders.
* responsible for more complex supplier relationships with significant impact to harmans ability to deliver customer product.
* will conduct material end of life (eol) & new product introductions (npi) status discussions with the larger, more impactful and challenging suppliers, and assure coverage or resolve excess inventory risks, informing program management of recommendations.
* owns the "delivery kpi" in the supplier score card, its content, calculation, and the related supplier performance actions to improve performance shortfalls.
* provides delivery performance input/approval for source board supplier award consideration.
* negotiate frozen horizon agreement with suppliers: kick off discussions, track down the status, discuss details with legal department, get final approval from leadership (procurement tribunal), and publish the final agreement with the cross-functional team (operational procurement) for implementation.
* negotiate consignment implementation with suppliers: kick off discussions, track down the status, discuss details with legal, get final approval from leadership (procurement tribunal), and publish the final agreement with supply chain management for implementation.
* conduct supply chain and logistics evaluation with selected suppliers: plan, organize and align with the cross functional team including category manager and sqe teams to execute the evaluation and the follow up of the corrective action.
* actively participate and prepare information and documentation for the supplier qbr discussions in regards of the supply chain topics.
* mpa review and provide feedback in connection with supply chain relevant agreements.
* lead task force for supply chain disruptions as needed.
* lead or participate in process improvement projects.
* support ramp down, ramp up during an engineering change and/or supply change.
what you need to be successful
* bachelor's or master's degree in related field or equivalent experience, preferably in business management, supply chain management.
* 8+ years of materials and/or supply chain management experience.
* significant achievements in a global supply chain and/ or procurement role.
* demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment including sales, engineering, quality, program management and operations. Can lead a cross-functional team as required to solve complex problems.
* proven experience in handling multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously and executing to completion.
* excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation in english. Effective, clear communicator comfortable in multiple contexts including suppliers, customers, working meetings and executive briefings.
* large scale negotiation skills and understanding of procurement contracts.
* having a proactive, goal-oriented approach to decision making.
* demonstrated ability to solve dynamic issues with high complexity.
* high proficiency in ms excel and ms powerpoint.
* excellent team player – can effectively work with all levels of a global matrixed organization.
* advanced understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations.
bonus points if you have
* experience in the field of automotive manufacturing.
* experience in lean six sigma / agile or other business process improvement methodology.
* sap mm, ibp knowledge.
what makes you eligible
* be willing to travel up to 5-10% domestic and international travel.
* be willing to work in an office in queretaro, mexico. This role is eligible to work remotely full-time with occasional trips into the office location required (this could be on 24-hour notice).
* successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
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 according local policies and procedures.
* access to harman campus fitness center and cafeteria.
* an inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.