A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the RoleThe NPI Buyer  will act as the primary support by preparing required documentation for NPI development with suppliers.Responsible for driving the RFQ process and analyzing the results associated with the Request for Quote (RFQ)/Request for Information (RFI), working on New Part Introduction and ensuring suppliers meet requirements for price, development requirements and quality.   
What You Will DoAssist in the development of new part introduction process and  implementation.Manage the current pool of suppliers in request for information processPrepare required documentation for periodical supplier meetings for progressPrepare and send RFQ/RFIs for commodity projects.Maintain consistent communication with suppliers to ensure RFQ timelines are met.Interface between suppliers and engineering/operations/marketing to answer any questions related to RFQ documents.Make sourcing recommendations based upon RFI and RFQ results.Problem Solver mindset to accelerate and support the process for a NPI in order to achieve the annual target for launchGood organization to manage information from different suppliersIdentify opportunities to improve timing process for a NPIManage different systems to follow up NPI process according of the product lineParticipate and provide support related to environmental, health and safety objectives and programs.

What You NeedIntegrity.Innovation.Inclusion.Teamwork & Respect.Excellence.Leadership.Change Orientation.Collaboration.Judgment.Result Driven.Computer knowledge (Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, SAP.)Advanced English (Reading and writing that allow fluid participation in negotiation processes)Knowledge and understands MRP functionality.Bachelor DegreeEnglish 80%SAP a plus2 years of prior experience in industrial product manufacturing environment.Demands effort to analyze, diagnose, and plan.

What is Nice to HaveKnowledge in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

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.