Director of Sourcing and Procurement

Ecore Talent Team•Lancaster, PA

20h•$165,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ecore, we transform reclaimed rubber into innovative performance surfaces that protect people and the planet. Our products power everything from playgrounds and gyms to hospitals, courts, and even rockets—helping people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves. As a high-growth, sustainability-driven company, we’re leading the way in circular innovation by keeping rubber out of landfills and turning waste into wellness, safety, and performance. We’re excited to find individuals who are eager to be part of a team that’s driving global impact through innovation, sustainability, and purpose. Ecore is seeking a strategic procurement leader with deep manufacturing experience who can identify opportunities, influence stakeholders, and drive measurable business outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who excels at analyzing data, presenting findings to leadership, facilitating critical business conversations, and leading cross-functional action plans. This is more than a traditional people leadership role. We are looking for a coach and mentor who can develop procurement talent while partnering with operations, manufacturing, R&D, and executive leadership to implement sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, service, and supply continuity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
7+ years of sourcing and procurement experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
Strong analytical, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience coaching and developing teams.
Ability to influence decisions, drive accountability, and achieve results across functions

Nice To Haves

A strategic procurement professional who can move beyond identifying problems to driving solutions.
The ideal candidate is comfortable presenting to leadership, challenging the status quo, building consensus among stakeholders, and translating insights into action that supports business growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives that create value and reduce costs.
Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance improvement.
Analyze spend, market trends, and supplier data to identify opportunities and risks.
Present findings, business cases, and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Coach and mentor procurement team members to build organizational capability.
Drive cross-functional collaboration and lead initiatives from recommendation through implementation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and global suppliers.
Establish and improve procurement processes, metrics, and sourcing strategies.