Senior Buyer

Ecore International; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability as a Senior Buyer, where you'll play a vital role in transforming reclaimed materials into innovative surfaces. This hybrid position offers you the chance to leverage your procurement expertise while working closely with internal teams to enhance operational efficiencies. Your insights will help shape procurement strategies and maintain supplier relationships, all while contributing to a mission aimed at reducing rubber waste. With competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance

401k with a company match

Earn PTO hours immediately

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for development

Proximity to eco-friendly public transportation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities and manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement with production.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Epicor

Job description

AL - Ozark, 451 West Roy Parker Road, Ozark, Alabama, United States of America ● PA - Lancaster, 715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America ● PA - York, 76 Acco Drive, York, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #1390

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

At Ecore , we transform reclaimed materials into performance surfaces that manage energy and improve people’s lives. Why does it matter? Because we believe innovative surfaces have the power to help people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves, and innovative businesses can help protect the planet we share.

Location:715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601

We are excited to welcome a Senior Buyer. This is a hybrid position (2 days in the office and 3 days home office) based in either our York or Lancaster, PA, plants or our Ozark, AL plant.

Join us in our mission to rid the world of rubber waste!

POSITION SUMMARY

• E xecute procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders (POs) and managing order confirmations, changes, and expediting deliveries.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective actions as needed to maintain service levels and quality standards.
• Work closely with internal teams to align procurement activities with production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies to enhance procurement operations.
• Collaborate with finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure proper cost allocation.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier contracts, and compliance with company policies.
• Analyze procurement data and provide insights on supplier performance and procurement trends.
• Assist in material planning activities to ensure optimal inventory levels and avoid production disruptions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management , Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing , or supply chain operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with Drop Shipments, and International Procurement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite. - Epicor is a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier management, and cost analysis.
• This is a Hybrid role that can be located at one of our manufacturing facilities

What we offer you:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
• 401k with a company match
• Earn PTO hours immediately
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for development
• 8-minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from Red Rose Transit Authority

Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS Ecore International and its subsidiaries participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If, after an applicant has been extended and accepted an offer of employment, the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including withdrawal of the offer of employment or terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer may use E-Verify's photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph.

• AL - Ozark, 451 West Roy Parker Road, Ozark, Alabama, United States of America
• PA - Lancaster, 715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
• PA - York, 76 Acco Drive, York, Pennsylvania, United States of America