GCM Specialist

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.

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

The Global Commodity Manager is responsible for owning the electronics commodity across the different programs. This person will partner interact intensively with the engineering team as well as the strategic electronics partners.

What You Will Do

• Develop a commodity technology roadmap aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities.
• Be familiar in the general electronics industry, the technology trend associates with the product development in the company.
• Responsible for AVL for commodity, supplier selection, qualification and contract negotiation
• Ensure the competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in the cost, service and technology.
• Work closely with Engineering to influence technical design decisions to meet customer expectations, technical capabilities, and business objectives.
• Interface with internal procurement team (China/JP/US/UK), Engineering (soft/hardware), Supply Chain, Marketing, Program Management to assess current and future sourcing requirements.
• Responsible for semi-annual executive business reviews of strategic sourcing plan that defines, among other things, market and business analysis, product roadmaps, supplier capabilities and annual / quarterly strategic business objectives
• Manage commodity spending and lead unit cost negotiation
• Responsible for ramping up readiness review with supplier and allocation/capacity planning
• Manage overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development and cost.
• Maintain personal knowledge of market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures, technical improvements and competitive landscape.
• Periodic travel to supplier’s manufacturing sites, Japan & US.
• Support our ODM supplier initiatives including annual cost reductions, lead-time reductions, favorable payment terms, etc.
• The Commodity Manager is responsible for quality, delivery, cost efficiency and sustainability of the direct material commodity supply throughout the product lifecycle on a global level. The Commodity Manager reports to the GCM manager in China in sourcing and commodity management providing analytical and administrative support on a global or regional level (as assigned).

What You Need to Be Successful

• 5 plus years’ experience in high volume sourcing, manufacturing operations or engineering environment.
• Experience in IC related field is highly desirable
• 5 plus years direct experience in supplier / supply chain management, (not applicable for candidates who transfer from manufacturing or engineering)
• Global supply chain experience managing cross functional teams in a fast pace consumer electronics product company
• Extensive negotiation experience of large or multi-year supply agreements with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Fluent in English
• Exceptional ability to solve problems and coordinate with global team members
• Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, vendor relations and the associated measurement systems.
• Strong analytical skills (i.e. cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection)

Bonus Points if You Have

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, engineering or other relevant discipline - or equivalent
• Preferred: Master’s Degree and recognized qualification in Purchasing
• Fluency in additional languages, e.g. Japanese is an advantage

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work in an office.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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.