Your Tasks Selection of materials on the local market (Americas) considering local legal requirements global programs and their specific global requirements (sustainable materials, emissions, aging properties, a.s.o.). Selection & release of local material suppliers in cooperation with purchasing department. Perform of release testing (material and function) in cooperation with the materials engineers in German headquarters. Knowledge of the differences between local and European/Asian materials and communication with development and customer teams. If required, negotiations with customers on the use of local materials with the aim of getting a customer release Provision of materials data (from suppliers, out of internal and external databases, or, if necessary, create own material data with central departments) for design, simulation and virtual release of parts. Ensure availability of all materials requested in the central material management system SAP EH&S or in other...