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About the Role
The Procurement Specialist is owning and driving cross sub-category projects for direct material that supports the overall business strategy, new initiatives implementation, steering of supplier events and internal cross-functional alignment. The successful candidate will assure creation of the appropriate reporting structure, KPI systematic, and the appropriate tracking set up to assure the implementation of the related initiatives and projects within Category Management. The Procurement Specialist Category Management will be responsible for delivering an elaborated basis for strategic decisions and management approvals, guides sub-categories to define and implement strategy, takes over supplier coordination, set up of the reporting and negotiation processes, within the Electronics and eMechanical categories.
What You Will Do
What You Need
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Management, Materials Management, International Business or related field.3-5 years of procurement or supply chain management experienceDemonstrated experience within a global, multicultural, multi-location organizationAbility to speak clearly in groups and in one-to-one conversations incl. top management level, ability to coordinate cross-functional teamsExcellent analytical, collaboration, organizational and problem-solving skills, including the proven ability to manage multiple activities in parallel with effective stress managementBasic knowledge of procurement processes and strong relationship building skillsAdvanced skills in structuring, MS Office Teams/Excel and creation of presentationsWhat is Nice to Have
Master ‘s degreePrevious Electronics/ Mechanical/ Outsourcing category sourcing experienceExperience in managing cross-discipline projectsHARMAN 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.