Manager Strategic Sourcing at Ecore International in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

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

Ecore is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our Sourcing Team. This individual will s upport Ecore's business strategy by developing and managing a supply base that can provide us with the best value, highest quality, and lowest total cost supply chain solution to secure a sustainable competitiveness advantage and support the recognition of Ecore as quality and technology leader.

Core Contributions:

• Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, and market dynamics to drive informed decision-making and maintain competitive advantage.
• Lead the nomination process of new suppliers and their respective contract agreements according to the established process.
• Ensure the necessary input and support to the regional and global Supply Chain organizations in the operational requirements of the affected plants and on the sourcing activities locally driven.
• Support the areas of Material Planning and Supplier Quality on issues related to supplier performance.
• Participate actively as required in the Supply Chain activities of the Group, preparation of the Ecore Regional and Global Strategic Plan and annual budgets.
• Ensure that the necessary commodity sourcing activities and processes required by the different projects in development are launched and completed on time.
• Foster and lead as required the initiatives related to the improvement of the cost and supply conditions (lead time, quality, on time delivery, payment terms and others) of the Materials, Components, Investments and Services used in order to meet the company's yearly and long-term objectives.
• Lead in conjunction with the key stake holders the supply base strategy for the key Commodities in the region, establishing and approving the necessary strategic procurement agreements or partnership collaborations with suppliers following the established company rules.
• Foster the innovation initiatives of products and processes with the supply base in collaboration with the Engineering and Innovation community in ECORE.
• Ensure the alignment of the regional supply base development with the company's goals and strategic actions.
• Implement and execute the Procedures, Operative Instructions and Reporting Systems, so that the assigned functions can be correctly executed, results and information correctly consolidated, decisions adequately taken and intercompany communication facilitated.
• Represent Ecore regionally or globally as needed on matters related to Supply Chain.
• Helps coach and mentor sourcing associates and gives the necessary feedback for evaluation of other non-direct reports within the Supply Chain community.

Essential Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, supply chain management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in supplier development, quality engineering, or supply chain management roles, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a large and fast-paced organization
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost savings and driving value through supplier relationships
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Solid understanding of sourcing and procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier risk assessment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Collaborative working style and thrives in a cross-functional team environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage a team
• Proven decision making and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in managing and facilitating teams through problem solving and conflict resolutions
• Strong bias for action, and effective change agent
• Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Advanced experience in Supplier Development and Quality Processes
• Experience building and implementing processes to support rapid business growth in a mid-sized company
• Ability to travel 30% of the time

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.

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• Job Function Indirect
• Pay Type Salary