Teams at Filtration Group

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist manages supplier sourcing, qualification, performance, negotiations, purchasing, quoting, and procurement documentation. The role analyzes supplier and cost data, supports cost-reduction and make-buy initiatives, optimizes inventory, develops supply chain reports, and contributes to commodity strategies. It also coordinates with operations, sales, legal counsel, and global teams to improve procurement efficiency, supplier selection, contracts, and company spending.

Coordinates human resources activities including onboarding, employee records, payroll and benefits support, training, performance programs, employee relations, HR metrics, compliance, and internal communications. Responds to employee inquiries, monitors turnover and absenteeism, prepares management reports, and identifies process improvements while supporting labor-law and company-policy compliance.

Supports manufacturing engineering processes, equipment, production methods, quality systems, and continuous improvement. Coordinates with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality Assurance, suppliers, and R&D; develops procedures and work instructions; troubleshoots equipment and quality issues; evaluates layouts, tooling, preventive maintenance, capital equipment, and manufacturing performance. Uses statistical analysis, ERP systems, CAD tools, and technical documentation to improve production efficiency and prevent defects.