Senior Operational Buyer

About the Job

Location: 715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601.

Hybrid | Greater Philadelphia Area (relocation not available).

Salary: $70,000-$77,000.

U.S. citizenship is required for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Operational Buyer with a strong background in operational procurement and modern source-to-pay technology. This role is ideal for someone who is already leveraging tools such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, and Microsoft Copilot to drive efficiency, improve workflows, and support manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will step in ready to contribute immediately and partner closely with Production, Planning, Quality, and Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own day-to-day procurement activities for direct and indirect materials.
• Execute purchase orders, manage order confirmations, changes, and delivery expediting.
• Utilize source-to-pay tools (Coupa preferred) to manage suppliers, spend, and workflows.
• Apply AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to support analytics, reporting, and process efficiency.
• Align purchasing activities with production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance; drive corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and workflow optimization.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Ready to contribute immediately in an experienced, hands-on role.

Highly Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Coupa (strongly preferred) or SAP Ariba.
• Active use of Microsoft Copilot in a procurement or supply chain environment.
• Experience designing, optimizing, or improving procurement workflows using AI or automation.
• Familiarity with source-to-pay platforms, supplier portals, and spend analytics tools.
• Forward-thinking mindset around applying AI to operational procurement challenges.

Candidates with a strong AI background in procurement are especially encouraged to apply.

What we offer you:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage.
• 401k with a company match.
• PTO Hours are accrued from Day 1.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for development and internal promotions.
• Two minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from rabbittransit.

Sometimes the best jobs get missed because people think they don't have what it takes. At Ecore, we know hard work, reliability, and a good attitude matter most. No matter your background, experience, or where you've come from, if this job sounds like something you'd be proud to do, we're excited to meet you.

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.

About the Company

Evolving materials for a changing worldCircularity isn't just about reusing and recycling, it's about empowering innovation and imagination. Together with our customers, we lead the effort in bringing new value to end-of-life materials through a 4-step circularity model. Driven by transformation and inspired by the versatility of rubber, Ecore is a rubber circularity company.