Cannabis Sourcing Specialist Jobs

Company Overview: As a leading cannabis-focused consumer packaged goods company, SLANG Worldwide is focused on acquiring and developing market-proven regional brands while also creating new brands that exceed the expectations of cannabis consumers. SLANG is a public company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CNXS: SLNG). As part of a new and fast growing company, you will have the opportunity to own projects and make lasting impacts on how we shape SLANG. Our employees are passionate about what we do and dedicated to our overall mission of creating a lasting cannabis legacy built on a foundation of strong partnerships, branded products and proven processes. Note: This position is part of Ceres Collaborative which is part of SLANG Worldwide.Ceres Collaborative is Vermont’s first licensed medical cannabis dispensary. We unite Vermont’s artisanal approach with the science of plant-based medicine to produce safe, compliant, high-quality cannabis products. Our team is made up of compassionate and educated people. . As an organization dedicated to social justice and committed to sustainability, we work to affect positive change through environmentally and economically responsible policies and procedures -

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sourcing Specialist plays a pivotal role focused on Ceres Collaborative developing long term, sustainable partnerships and maintaining purchase & sale agreements to ensure optimal inventory and variety based on company production and demand forecasts. This person will work closely with various departments throughout Operations, Finance, Marketing & Retail to understand existing inventory position and work with licensed Vermont cultivators, manufactures and wholesalers to procure products to meet upcoming demand forecasts with optimal variety. Additionally, they will be responsible for managing sales for Ceres Collaborative’s wholesale market; identifying and servicing customers with Ceres produced finished and semi-finished goods. They will serve as point person for communication and partners; growing relationships to ensure that Ceres has long term partners that align with company strategy and values that that forecasted inventory and variety needs will be met. Finally, they will develop pricing strategies for purchase and sale of product in conjunction with Finance and Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Identifies the most appropriate supplier for products, determines availability of needed product. Negotiates pricing and performs comparative pricing. Confirms vendor’s payment terms. Confirms the quality of products and establishes delivery requirements.
• Performs purchasing functions including issuing purchase orders, verifies receipt of and price of products and proper documentation including batch and testing info, and performs reconciliations.
• Monitors contracts and orders and expedites delivery; reconciles discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders and resolves issues related to product quality, pricing and delivery.
• Works with Operations to an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders.
• Creates and delivers a weekly closed purchase order report to management that includes all necessary information, including vendor invoice numbers.
• Researches, develops and maintains sustainable relationships with Vermont licensed cultivators, manufactures and wholesalers and communicates availability of product and purchase/sale recommendations with Vermont Leadership team.
• Interviews sales representatives and maintains contact with partners updates list of licensed cultivators, manufactures and wholesalers. Visits site locations when needed.
• Manages relationships and sales for wholesale opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: College degree or equivalent, and/or two years of applicable experience in sales or procurement role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of processes, controls or other techniques to maximize the effective purchase and distribution of goods, including working knowledge of the materials being purchased.
• Ability to plan, and coordinate resources.
• Knowledge of basic business math skills, including proficiency with Excel or similar spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to learn and effectively use proprietary purchasing, accounting or other platform systems.
• Active listening skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management skills, and ability to self motivate, plan workload and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and management, to ensure efficient and accurate work output.
• Critical thinking skills (using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of situations or problems).

Certifications or Other Requirements:

• Must successfully pass a thorough background check prior to hire, and each successive year during employment.
• Must have valid drivers license and willingness to travel across state to meet with partners.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range of $45,000 - $55,000 per year depending on experience level
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance, STD, and LTD
• 401k savings with employer match

Equal Opportunity

SLANG is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity. Your gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or skin color won’t make a difference here. If you’re smart and good at what you do, come as you are

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