OverviewReporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing and working closely with operations and sales, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for all sourcing activities within the Filtran organization. He/she will support in analyzing the supplier landscape, support in new business quotations, manage supplier critical documentation and support in driving sourcing and cost reduction activity.
Responsibilities
- Develops key performance criteria and measures supplier’s performance
- Research and qualifies suppliers for sustainability
- Purchase products that meet the quality standards and quantity set forth by Filtran
- Develops and maintains key supply chain and operations information
- Analyzes data to identify opportunities for cost reductions and supply chain efficiencies
- Supports project initiatives focusing on cost reductions/process improvements
- Reviews data and makes recommendations to optimize the supply chain and/or operations
- Participate in make-buy studies
- Updates Strategic Sourcing Funnel data and supports preparation of commodity strategies as required
- Develops and supports a variety of reporting requirements, including but not limited to cost reductions, transition status of key initiatives, payment terms, inventory, etc.
- Implementing inventory optimization strategies within the company.
- Obtaining quotes from different suppliers.
- Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation.
- Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns.
- Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.
- Providing solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of recent experience in a purchasing or supply chain role
- MUST HAVE: PROCUREMENT, SOURCING, AND SUPPLIER NEGOTIATION EXPERIENCE
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, relationship building, and project management skills.
- Working knowledge of supply chain and total cost of ownership principles required. Ability to work independently, seek guidance when required and drive projects in a matrix environment. Continuous improvement mindset. Positive communications skill, high energy level and a desire to succeed are all integral to the role
- Understanding of demand planning, materials management and quality assurance and systems in a production setting
- Analytical, ability to review and interpret data and make recommendations and decisions
- High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of materials
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (including, but not limited to pivot tables, v-look ups, charts, and graphs)
- Ability to manage multiple projects working independently and on global teams
- Flexible, learns quickly, adapt to changing needs with the varying priorities of the organization
- Ability to problem solve and lead others in problem-solving activities
- High integrity and ethics, ensures confidentiality of all pricing strategies for the organization
- ERP knowledge and experience preferred
Salary Range: $85,000-$112000 annually , Eligible for annual performance bonus.
Benefit & Retirement Plans
We offer competitive benefit programs, including:
- Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
- Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
- Career development and tuition reimbursement.
- Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
- Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
- Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
