Essential Functions:

• Document and maintain organizational structure of customer Purchasing and Engineering departments.
• Establish and maintain detailed understanding of customer business processes in Quality, APQP, gateways, product development and industrialization, obsolescence, warranty, etc.
• Actively manage customer Purchasing and Engineering personnel within their own processes, specifications and requirements.
• Build comprehensive knowledge base of local customer strategy, planning and key initiatives.
• Fulfill overall customer business objectives through internal coordination of all commercial requirements (APR, Business Plan, etc.).
• Establish strategic relationships with key personnel and decision makers in customer Purchasing and Engineering and customer plants (Quality, Material Planning & Launch).
• Develop strategic roadmaps for key business targets and coordinate activities internally and externally to acquire targeted business.
• Present technical information regarding company products and capabilities.
• Interface globally with Mubea KAM organization and support global targets, initiatives and strategies.
• Communicate customer concerns internally and coordinate activities to resolve issues and close gaps.
• Coordinate annual budget and mid-term planning for respective customer(s).
• Participate in industry groups, initiatives and activities that are related to Mubea business and support overall strategy and targets.
• Participate in BU APQP meetings and follow up on commercial and customer related issues.
• Support cost savings, continuous improvement and gate review activities internally and with the customer as required.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor degree required, technical degree preferred. Minimum of five years automotive Account Management experience required.
• Must be able to demonstrate a successful record of new business development.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Email software, Internet software and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Candidate must possess good communication and organization skills.
• Must have extensive knowledge of at least one automotive OEM general business processes and tools.
• Preferred knowledge of all electronic communication systems pertaining to DDL, CMMS, MSIII, SAP, and all other supplier requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A master’s degree in related field
• SAP experience
• Experience in automotive manufacturing and /or engineering and sales driven businesses
• Experience working in a Germany based (international) organization
• Bilingual German/Spanish a plus

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

In addition to forward-looking perspectives in our growing family company worldwide, Mubea provides the opportunity for continuous development, actively supporting your ideas and goals. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional health and welfare benefits package to all of our employees. As a member of our team you will be eligible to participate in a full menu of benefits, including: medical, dental and vision insurances; company and voluntary life insurances; paid time off; and, a matching 401(k) plan. Take advantage of the diverse career opportunities at Mubea and enhance our team!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.