Procurement Manager – Digitalization & Processes (m/f/d)

HARMAN International; Karlsbad; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global technology leader in Germany is seeking a proactive Procurement Manager to lead digital transformation and optimize procurement processes. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing system enhancements, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with teams across the organization. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree along with 7-10 years of experience in procurement, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers attractive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Employee discounts on products

Professional development opportunities

Employee recognition program

Qualifikationen

• 7-10 years of relevant business experience in procurement or related functions.
• Progressive experience in procurement processes and tools management.
• Understanding of procurement best practices and digitalization trends.

Aufgaben

• Design and improve end-to-end procurement processes and workflows.
• Lead and evaluate process and system enhancements with stakeholders.
• Act as the primary procurement representative in digital initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Detail-oriented

Ausbildung

University degree in business or digital function

Tools

Procurement software

Ivalua

Jobbeschreibung

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 Role

We are seeking a proactive and strategically minded Procurement Manager to drive digital transformation and process excellence across our procurement organization. In this role, you will act as the primary owner and subject‑matter expert for procurement processes, tools, and digital capabilities. You will play a key role in shaping the future of our procurement ecosystem by leading complex process initiatives, optimizing system functionality, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

As an individual contributor with elevated responsibility, you will provide thought leadership on best practices, define process standards, and serve as the authoritative representative for procurement in enterprise‑wide digital and process development initiatives. You will partner closely with cross‑functional teams—including IT, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and business units—to deliver scalable, efficient, and innovative solutions that strengthen operational performance and support the organization’s long‑term digitalization strategy.

Your responsibilities will include designing and improving end‑to‑end procurement processes, managing system enhancements and capability deployments, developing governance structures, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead key projects, influence stakeholders, and ensure that procurement’s digital roadmap is executed effectively and in line with strategic priorities.

What You Will Do

• Procurement Process and System Management:

  • Serve as the primary subject‑matter expert for end‑to‑end procurement processes, digital tools, and system capabilities, providing guidance and strategic insight to stakeholders across the organization.
  • Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of process and system enhancements, collaborating with cross‑functional partners to drive automation, standardization, and digital enablement.
  • Monitor system performance and process adherence, proactively resolving issues, mitigating risks, and maintaining high levels of operational reliability and user satisfaction.
  • Act as the procurement representative in enterprise‑wide digital initiatives, ensuring integration, data quality, and process continuity across systems and functions.
  li>Develop and maintain documentation, workflows, and process standards, enabling clarity, operational excellence, and long‑term sustainability.

Process Development and Improvement:

• Lead the design, development, and ongoing refinement of procurement processes and workflows, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify process gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization, and translate findings into structured improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure procurement requirements are incorporated into enterprise process architectures and digital ecosystems.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks and process documentation, enabling consistency, transparency, and adherence across global procurement teams and stakeholders.

Cross‑Functional Process Development:

• Serve as the primary procurement representative in cross‑functional process development and transformation initiatives, ensuring procurement’s priorities, data needs, and operational standards are embedded into broader business processes.
• Collaborate with functional and technical stakeholders to design and implement integrated, end‑to‑end processes that support seamless procurement operations and enable enterprise‑wide digital connectivity.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of standardized procurement processes.
• Act as a liaison between procurement and other business functions, facilitating alignment, communication, and solution adoption across diverse stakeholder groups.

Collaboration in Improvement Projects:

• Work closely with category teams, operations, and system experts to design and implement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, data quality, compliance, and user experience.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of initiatives that enhance procurement effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems.

Digital Transformation of Procurement:

• Collaborate with the digital transformation team & the Digital Project leads within the Operations Excellence team to drive digital initiatives within Procurement & BCA.
• Identify opportunities for leveraging digital technologies and automation in procurement processes.
• Provide input and insights on the digital roadmap for procurement.

What You Need

• University degree in a business or digital function or equivalent experience
• 7-10 years of business experience within procurement or surrounding functions
• Progressive experience in procurement processes, tools, and systems management.
• Understanding of procurement best practices and digitalization trends.
• Knowledge of procurement software and systems.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with change management principles and methodologies.
• Affinity to design processes and tools

What is Nice to Have

• Process ownership or process development experience
• Lean Six Sigma certification (yellow/green belt or comparable)
• Experience in different procurement functions or tools (Ivalua or similar) within and outside HARMAN

What We Offer

• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation
• You will also receive top‑notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work‑life‑balance
• Attractive salary package
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

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.