Reporting 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.

• 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.

• 4+ years of recent experience in a purchasing or supply chain role
• 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

• Solid negotiation skills

Salary Range: $100,00-$120,000