Cannabis Procurement Manager Jobs

JOB SUMMARY

The Purchasing Manager reports directly to the Director of Retail. Stores and provides direct knowledge of strains, concentrates, and edibles and will utilize a successful track record of buying experience to achieve the company's goals. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day purchasing/buying activities which drive towards the strategic goals of the organization, including enhanced sales, promotional cadence, enhanced margins and best in class customer experience.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES *

• Lead the development and management of purchasing cannabis products in retail stores while supporting Management in the greater region or state
• Responsible for development and implementation of SOPs, methods, and policies to advance the retail purchasing process and ensure it meets the needs of the company.
• Execute the full scope of the purchasing and buying process from sourcing, arranging vendor meetings, product evaluation and cost analysis
• Analyze and understand customer demand patterns to better inform purchasing decisions and inventory levels by analyzing on-hand data and researching upcoming trends in the product and vendor environment.
• Actively follow the industry and seasonal trends, while also having a strong pulse on the competitive market and key influencers.
• Conduct regular margin analyses on all SKUs and locations and deliver results to leadership team
• Develop strong relationships with vendors of cannabis products and ensure that we have uninterrupted access to industry-leading product at competitive prices
• Schedule and support vendor activations in-store
• Maintain an organized calendar of deliveries, payouts, on-site vendor meetings, product education meetings
• Serve as liaison in negotiating to acquire best wholesale price while protecting gross margin
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Maintain exceptional quality control on all products
• Ensure vendor compliance with licensing obligations, delivery procedures, and payment handling
• Assist with developing purchasing team as needed
• Collaborate and maintain partnership with General Managers and other team members in the region or state
• Provide product education and training to retail associates
• Participate in identifying and hiring purchasing team members
• Provide training to new purchasing/buying team members
• Knowledge of inventory control systems in regulated cannabis markets

QUALIFICATIONS *

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years' experience in lieu of degree, in a supervisory or management role in a retail setting, specifically with POS business operations, Inventory control systems and strong retail business acumen
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• 5+ years Cannabis experience preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must reside in the state of Missouri
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Positive attitude, team player and strong work ethic
• Understanding of applicable state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives, and standard operating procedures
• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with any and all regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Agent ID issued by The Department of Health and Senior Services
• Must have excellent organization and time management skills
• Must be focused and detail oriented
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively

EEO STATEMENT

Agri-Genesis, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kansas City, MO 64151: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kansas City, MO 64151

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Job Summary: The Procurement Manager - Cannabis oversees the forecasting and execution of all external cannabis purchasing channels. They are responsible for building and leveraging relationships, collecting complete and accurate pre-delivery data from vendors . This person should be a highly motivated learner with the ability to take initiative and adhere to compliance guidelines. Creating and maintaining documentation and a continuously updated, accurate database of purchases and their associated compliance documentation is imperative to the success of this position. The Procurement Manager - Cannabis will report to the Director of Wholesale.

Core Competencies: Bud & Mary's ensures consistent employee performance expectations are set across our organization by utilizing a set of Company Core Competencies. All employees are expected to perform their roles by meeting the expectations set forward within the core competencies as the needs of the business demands.

Duties:

• Collects and archives New Vendor onboarding documents in accordance to Bud and Mary's SOP.
• Maintains, and Provides Bud and Mary's Onboarding documentation to New Procurement Vendors.
• Tracks and archives all vendor contact information in accordance to Bud and Mary's SOP.
• Initiates New Item Data sets in POS software as orders with new items are placed. Works closely with Inventory Leaders to train and maintain B&M naming conventions.
• Initiates, tracks, and amends all purchases via Leaf Logix Purchase Order module in real time.
• Has experience running and maintaining Data analysis platforms, i.e. Tableau, Excel, Google Sheets, Metrc, Leaf Logix, Leaflink, Leaftrade.
• Facilitates interdepartmental communication between all B&M departments within the procurement process flow - Wholesale, Receiving/Inventory, Compliance, Marketing, Distribution, Finance.
• Tracks associated payments and their aging status. Acts as liaison to AP department.
• Owns and maintains structure and schedule for periodic ordering from vendors.
• Maintains communication and administration of procurement deals with brevity and sense of urgency - SKU Generation, Purchase Orders, Amended Purchase Orders, Closing Purchases, Onboarding documentation, Marketing Documentation, Lab Testing Documentation, MIWOL, Handing off to AGMI at point of scheduling, Auditing of Metrc Manifest vs Invoice, Completion of AP, etc.
• Organizes and presents Supply Chain Analysis reports/plans for 3rd party goods sold through our retail channels.
• Develop, maintain, and organize all Process Flow Mapping and SOPs for procurement operations.
• Must have a passion for compliance and is an expert in METRC.
• Stays current on product and market knowledge, company information, new launches, campaigns and promotions.
• Coordinate with retail management on promotions and deals to be run based off of current/projected inventory levels and incentives passed along from vendors.
• Audit and close purchase orders in Leaf Logix, ensuring that all COA's and internal purchase orders are properly filled out, completed, and stored in the appropriate places.
• Vendor Relations - Communicating with vendors regarding lab results, product issues, process requirements, etc. Replies to all vendor inquiries within 1 business day.
• Creates, maintains, and ensures accurate records within company google drive for all Procurement deals and operations, including, but not limited to COA's, Purchase Orders, Sales Orders/Quotes logbooks, Marketing Materials, Training Records.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High School Diploma required
• 2 Years Cannabis procurement management or supply chain experience required
• Previous experience with inventory management required
• Previous experience with supply chain analysis required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficiency in METRC required, other seed-to-sale tracking software preferred (Familiarity with Leaf Logix a plus); training will be provided, so at a minimum the ability to learn and master the program will be required.
• Demonstrates abilities in one or more of the following tracks: Supply chain analysis, compliance, IT/Technology, procedural development (additional tracks may be added as needed)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Communication skills (interpersonal, oral and written)
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data recording

• Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver's license
• Must be able to obtain proper badging as required by the state of MA
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends and holidays

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