Account Manager - Electrical Distribution/Manufacturing

Responsibilities:

• Discuss and comprehend technical topics on both electrical and mechanical components with both internal product development teams and external vendors.
• Execute extensive review of all electrical components; from review selects primary, secondary, and tertiary electrical component options. Options will be inputted into IBA's Product Lifecyle Management software.
• Thoroughly understand the electrical component supplier pool ensuring suppliers are positioned for success given IBA's supply demand.
• Manage vendor relationships from qualification through development and continuous improvement.
• Co-lead new product development amongst internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Build long-term relationships by providing value, opportunities for growth, customer acquisition, and brand-building for multiple vendors.
• Increase vendor participation through deep knowledge of program opportunities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Supplier Quality teams to understand supplier performance compared to expectation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in vendor or customer management.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in relevant field - preferably in Engineering
• Ability to understand and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Must have a high technical aptitude.
• Previous knowledge of commonly used controls engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to understand manufacturer data sheets and apply them in practice.
• Work with personnel at all levels of an organization.
• Maintain poise and focus under time constraint pressures and the potential of long work hours.
• Computer proficiency with demonstrated experience in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Must be able to travel 30% of the year.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Autodesk Software or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management Software
• Experience with root cause analysis practices