Direct Material Procurement

Location:- Queretaro - Querétaro, Mexico - ******* Avenida Indust Minera- Job Family:- Supply Chain- Worker Type Reference:- Regular - Permanent- Pay Rate Type:- Salary- Career Level:- P4- Job ID:- R-************Description & Requirements**:**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 the Manager, Operational Procurement Outsourcing Category, 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 drive material commitment gap closures with suppliers (in the *****-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 by 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**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 them 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**- Willing to travel local and international (20%)- Willing to work in a remote environment with local meetings at Harman Queretaro local facilities- 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 to local policies)- "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal developmentLI-RR1**You Belong Here**- HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered.No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each