Global Head of Procurement leading Control Risks’ Procurement function from ground up. Designing global procurement strategy and embedding best practices in a complex, international business.
About the role
- Lead Operational Procurement team ensuring robust material supply for automotive business at HARMAN. Responsible for supplier engagement, resolution of supply issues, and developing high-performance teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Operational Procurement team, tasked with building a robust and resilient material supply through an active engagement with HARMAN’s suppliers
- Drive supplier delivery performance outcomes through supplier engagement and development as well as early detection and resolution of supply issues
- Actively manage HARMAN’s supply agreements to the required contractual performance outcomes
- Develop and implement efficient methods for identifying change driven exceptions that require active management into HARMAN’s supply base
- Pilot and deploy systems/technologies enabling efficient use of internal resources and establishing collaborative work with HARMAN’s suppliers
- Build a robust collaboration with SIOP and Manufacturing teams, ensuring that the organizations are working in concert to meet operational objectives
- Lead the development and growth of a high-performing Operational Procurement team and provide coaching, mentorship, and training opportunities to enhance the capabilities of team members
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or a relevant technical degree
- 10+ years of relevant business experience in supplier facing roles
- Supply Chain Management experience is desired
- Proven track record in leading and transforming functions to meet benchmark (top-quartile) performance levels
- Prior experience in leading teams tasked with the management of multi-billion dollar supply delivery from a global network of suppliers
- Demonstrated ability to drive required outcomes with large Automotive electronic component suppliers, including NXP, Texas Instruments, Renesas, Murata and Micron
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data to drive informed decisions
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams to adopt new processes and embrace change
Benefits
- 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
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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