Category Manager - Indirect Procurement Corporate Services

Harman
life insurance, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, Michigan, Novi
May 19, 2025
Description & Requirements About the Role The Category Manager - Indirect Corporate Services is responsible for managing Indirect Spend and Procurement Activities in assigned categories within the Corporate Services Category. Category responsibility may include Testing & Certification, Travel, Legal Services, Consulting, Marketing, HR and Finance related services. This individual will have responsibility to define the regional category strategy, working both with stakeholders in multiple areas of the business, as well as global procurement and finance counterparts. This role has a primary US/North America focus with some global responsibility. The candidate will work with leadership across all divisions of Harman, internal stakeholders and external sources. They will develop/manage the local strategy, while contributing to the overall global team strategy. The candidate will be expected to actively participate in global team meetings, representing their region. Accountable for the year over year expense reduction and other category related targets assigned directly. Support in achieving the overall category targets and objectives to attain overall budget performance as well as expected internal/external performance. This position reports to the Director, Global Indirect Procurement - Corporate Services. What You Will Do Develop and execute strategies and sourcing plans that foster the highest level of commitment to continuous improvement in category and service quality, cost, delivery, service, and technology Plans and directs activities within assigned categories to achieve the maximum measurable results Serves as the principal liaison representing Harman external towards suppliers on all commercial and business relationship content, including but not limited to quality, cost, delivery, service, contracts, risks and technology objectives Ensures supplier KPI's are in place as applicable and needed to audit supplier results, financial performance, and technical capabilities Ensures supplier commercial and operational processes and principles meet Harman's requirements in support of best cost, financial performance, and technical capabilities Leads, directs and manages any Harman commercial negotiations involving the assigned categories and/or services Collects, and coordinates business and technical requirements from the stakeholder, and supporting functions for negotiations. Drives & Innovates supplier's improvements and performance by identifying and implementing solutions to business problems, independently cross-functional and globally as appropriate within assigned categories Interfaces with functional and business stakeholders as required Execution of stated goals and objectives toward the defined annual operating and strategic plans of Harman International where applicable Critical to acquire a full understanding of various marketplace conditions and environments as well as the regional and global implications Represents Harman supplier interests within Harman towards all functions, levels, and stakeholders regionally and globally as applicable and required within the assigned categories What You Need to Be Successful Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Management or related field 8+ years Related experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Program Sourcing with a record of increasing responsibility Experience identifying, planning and executing cost savings initiatives Experience Negotiating Complex Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work Ariba and/or other Procurement Tools knowledge Experience managing supplier master data and spend data Experience developing and maintaining benchmarking data Bonus Points if You Have MBA or Master's Degree Experience collaborating with globally stakeholders within finance and legal teams to achieve results. What Makes You Eligible Ability to work from an office located in Novi, MI (hybrid) Be willing to travel up to 5% Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required. Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment What We Offer 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 "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development #Hybrid #LI-MM1 Pay Transparency $ 105,000 - $ 154,000 Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. Benefits HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more. Important Notice: Recruitment Scams Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. HARMAN 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. Apply