Procurement Category Manager

2 months ago


Shanghai, Shanghai, China HARMAN International Full time
A Career at HARMAN

At HARMAN International, we're driven by innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork. As a technology leader on the move, we're constantly pushing boundaries to make life better. As a Procurement Category Manager, you'll play a critical role in shaping our supply chain strategy and building strong relationships with our suppliers.

  • Develop and execute sub-category strategies in alignment with Harman International global category lead, Business Units, engineering, quality, and manufacturing activities.
  • Responsible for managing and making critical decisions on all aspects of supplier relationship, including contracts, commercial/pricing, supply assurance, and conflict resolution.
  • Identify, establish, and develop new suppliers, manage supplier relationships, and evaluate supplier performance.
  • Plan, coordinate, execute, and document negotiations and annual global price negotiations.
  • Identify and implement cost reduction potential.
  • Establish goals, improvement plans, business reviews, and monthly reporting related to areas of responsibility.
  • Timely coordination of procurement processes to ensure supply, cost, and quality.

HARMAN International 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.



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