Purchaser - Spare Parts

Position: Purchaser - Spare Parts (1-Year Fixed Term Contract)
Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and work for our Sound United Business Unit. By joining HARMAN, you’ll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over the globe and has creative ideas.

Position
Spare Parts Purchaser – Eindhoven, Netherlands

Overview
As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound. You will work with iconic brands such as Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, Class’e, and Boston Acoustics.

What You Will Do

Purchase spare parts by placing weekly orders with vendors based on demand and inventory levels

Monitor back-orders and track expected delivery dates to ensure timely fulfillment

Verify incoming invoices and process goods receipts accurately in SAP

Create, maintain, and update spare parts material records in SAP

Manage stock through product life cycles, product introduction, support periods and planned end of life, minimizing obsolescence

Create purchase orders in SAP and maintain related procurement data (pricing, safety stock levels, and alternatives)

Inform customers on time about back-orders and ETAs

Keep the Service Manager and team informed about the most urgent back-orders and their estimated time of arrival (ETA)

Perform regular weekly follow‑up on back-orders to ensure availability and service levels are met

Ensure timely delivery of spare parts to meet service requirements (within defined SLA of 5 working days)

What You Need to Be Successful

At least 1 year of experience in purchasing or a related field

Experience working with SAP and Microsoft Excel

Fluency in English

Strong technical affinity and basic understanding of electronics

Excellent communication skills and a customer‑oriented attitude, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to follow company policies and relevant local regulations

Bonus Points if You Have

German and/or Dutch language skills

Education in a related field

Prior experience working in cross‑functional, international teams

Experience in the electronics or audio industry

Eligibility

You are comfortable working in a hybrid setup, with 3 days per week in the Eindhoven office

What We Offer

Flexible work environment, allowing for full‑time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location

Access to employee discounts on world‑class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)

Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

Competitive wellness benefits

“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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.

HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job‑related performance.

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