Automotive Sourcing, Data, Analytics and Performance Manager

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.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

This role sits within the Global Automotive Sourcing organization and owns the end-to-end sourcing analytics and reporting ecosystem across all regions and SBUs.

The position is a key driver of cost savings and sourcing performance improvement, leveraging advanced analytics and AI to generate actionable insights and translate them into measurable business impact.

Acting as a central interface between Automotive Sourcing, Procurement Excellence (ProX), Digital/IT and Operational Excellence teams, the role ensures global alignment, drives standardization, and enables data-driven decision making at all levels of the organization.

What You Will Do

DRIVE – Cost Optimization & Business Impact

• Identify, quantify and drive cost saving opportunities using data analytics and AI
• Analyze BoM cost structures, supplier performance and sourcing strategies to uncover optimization potential
• Partner with Category Management, Engineering and BCA to implement and track cost reduction actions
• Ensure visibility and realization of savings through robust KPI tracking

OWN – Global Reporting & Data Ecosystem

• Own and standardize global Automotive Sourcing KPIs and reporting across all regions
• Act as the single source of truth for sourcing performance data
• Transition reporting from manual processes to automated, scalable dashboards (Qlik)
• Ensure data consistency, quality and governance across systems (SAP, Ivalua, TCPCM)

BUILD – Data, BI & AI Capabilities

• Develop and maintain data pipelines and data models integrating multiple systems
• Drive automation and real-time reporting capabilities
• Implement AI-driven analytics use cases (cost prediction, anomaly detection, performance insights)
• Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership

COLLABORATE – Global & Cross-Functional Interface

• Act as key interface between:
  Automotive Sourcing (global/regional teams), ProX (Procurement Excellence), Digital / IT, Operational Excellence, Finance, Engineering, Program Management
• Ensure alignment across Europe, Americas, China, India, Japan
• Support stakeholders from operational level up to senior leadership

ENABLE – Training & Adoption

• Act as a trainer and enabler for data-driven sourcing
• Train teams on Qlik dashboards, KPIs and analytics tools
• Drive adoption of data-driven decision making and AI use cases across regions
• Promote best practices in reporting, analytics and data usage

LEAD – Transformation Initiatives

• Lead global initiatives in reporting transformation, automation, AI and analytics adoption
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing performance, transparency and efficiency

What You Need to Be Successful

• 6–10+ years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, AI/ML or similar data-driven roles, preferably in a business environment
• Strong expertise in data modeling, data pipelines and handling large, multi-source datasets
• Advanced experience with BI tools (Qlik Sense preferred) and data visualization
• Solid knowledge of SQL and experience working with structured and unstructured data
• Proven ability to apply advanced analytics and/or AI methods to generate measurable business impact
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and tangible outcomes (e.g., cost savings, performance improvements)
• Experience working…