.**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.**_Have you heard of JBL or Harman/Kardon, some of the world's leading audio brands? The markets we are leading in, are fast paced, fun and dynamic._****_ We make headphones, portable speakers for Consumer, also Professional audio for Stadiums and Live Concerts, and for Automotive, audio and connectivity._****_ At HARMAN, you have more than a career. Our agile culture gives you the chance to rapidly develop your skills, learn quickly and find ways to create excellent results. We invite you to constantly challenge yourself, cultivate new ideas, work on something new and enhance your abilities. There are many great opportunities across all of our HARMAN divisions and locations. Like this one._****About the Role**This position is responsible of purchase goods, research, evaluate areas of opportunity, and reduce costs.**Your Team**This position has not supervisory responsibility.**What You Will Do**- Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets- Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems, which may pose a risk or impact on business operations to manager- Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible- Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required- Develop creative and innovative procurement processes- Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships- Explore alternate sources for goods and materials- Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers- Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements- Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers- Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues- Has the authority to stop a process or activity, or give coaching if it detects unsafe or acts conditions, that could put at risk the integrity and health of a worker and environment