Manager - Sourcing

A career at HARMAN Automotive offers you the opportunity to be part of a global, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to leveraging the innovative power of technology to shape the future. At HARMAN Automotive, you are empowered to accelerate your career growth and make a significant impact by engineering cutting-edge audio systems and integrated technology platforms that enhance the driving experience. By combining ingenuity, thorough research, and a collaborative spirit with design and engineering excellence, you will contribute to advancing in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment. This individual contributor role within the Global Procurement & BCA organization focuses on Automotive Sourcing Execution. As a key interface between Procurement & BCA, Harman Automotives Strategic Business Units (SBU), and Customer Groups (CGs), you will ensure seamless alignment and flawless execution from Business Award through End-of-Life. Your responsibilities include managing the Bill of Materials (BoM) cost performance across the entire product lifecycle, from customer quotation to new product introduction (NPI) and series production to ramp-down. You will play a vital role in advocating for Procurement & BCA, ensuring effective execution of sourcing strategies, and achieving program goals at all stages. Your primary responsibilities will include leading sourcing execution for awarded components, driving Procurement and Supply Chain activities throughout the program lifecycle, and implementing dual sourcing and design-to-cost strategies for long-term competitiveness and supply continuity. You will also be responsible for optimizing the Bill of Materials (BoM) cost throughout the product lifecycle, owning the Make vs. Buy outsourcing decision process, and supporting the pursuit phase with the best initial cost to ensure competitiveness and alignment with internal targets. To be successful in this role, you should have 10-15 years of expertise in Automotive Sourcing Execution, Bill of Materials (BoM) cost optimization tools, processes, and lifecycle management. You must possess a solid understanding of cross-functional roles and responsibilities, the ability to engage stakeholders effectively, and the capability to translate strategic objectives into actionable tasks. Additionally, prior experience in the automotive industry, strong facilitation skills, and experience working with electronic and mechanical components in complex environments are highly desirable. If you hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and experience working with both electronic and mechanical components, it would be considered a bonus. Proficiency in spoken and written English, willingness to work in a hybrid office environment, legal authorization to work in India, occasional travel availability, and flexibility to collaborate across global time zones are essential requirements for this role. In return, HARMAN Automotive offers a flexible work environment, employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products, extensive training opportunities through HARMAN University, competitive wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, the Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program, and an inclusive and diverse work environment that promotes professional and personal development.,