Category Manager

Job title:

Category Manager

Company:

Harman

Job description

• Responsible to manage and make critical decisions on all aspects of supplier relationship including contracts, commercial/pricing, supply assurance and conflict resolution
• Develop and execute sub-category strategies through alignment with Harman International global category lead, Business Units, engineering, quality, manufacturing activities
• Coordination of engagement between procurement, supply chain functions and senior stake holders
• This person will be an escalation/communication point for Harman International and the supply partner
• Responsible for developing supplier selection in support of winning new business
• Driving make Vs buy process
• Identification, establishment and development of new suppliers, supplier relationship management, supplier portfolio management and supplier performance evaluation
• Planning, coordination, execution and documentation of negotiations & annual global price negotiations
• Identification, implementation and documentation of 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
• Change-Management and SAP master data maintenance
• Observation of global procurement markets

What You Need

• University degree in Engineering or Business Administration
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant working experience preferably in the areas of either
• Procurement or program sourcing experience, engineering, quality, or product development
• Experience in procurement of electronic components is a great benefit
• High level of commitment, strong self-motivation and goal orientation
• Negotiation and relationship building skills
• In-depth product knowledge in electronics, semiconductors is desired
• Strong communication & presentation skills
• Experience in international working environment with multicultural teams
• Fluent Chinese and English skills
• Strong on data statisticical analysis by Excel or others

What is Nice to Have

• German skills highly preferred
• Semiconductors or Electronics product sourcing background
• Global mindset

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel internationally 10-20%

What We Offer

• Be part of an international team working with the world’s largest automotive manufacturers
• Attractive salary package
• Employer contribution to company pension plan
• Extensive technical trainings
• Career development opportunities
• A great package of additional benefits

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Expected salary

Location

Budapest

Job date

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:14:05 GMT

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