Cannabis Purchasing Manager Established Cannabis Business Jobs

We are a busy Medical/Recreational Cannabis Company in need of an inventory and purchasing manager. This position is responsible for all ordering of both retail products and general office and packaging materials. They research new vendors and bring on new products. The position oversees all physical inventories and insures that inventory is accepted and tracked accurately. They research sales trends and ensure we order accurately based on sales demand. They perform all METRC sales inputs and inventory tracking. The ideal candidate is extremely organized and detail oriented. They are very proficient in excel and other various systems. They posses an open availability and are able to work early mornings or late evenings based on the task needing to be accomplished. They will have a strong background in inventory and systems management. They currently possess an occupational license issued by the department of revenue to work in the cannabis industry. They are familiar with METRC and have a good understanding of inventory compliance regulations. They also must self study and understand in detail the various aspects of state and city compliance regulations regarding inventory and reporting.As a Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Must have a clean criminal history and the ability to pass state and city background checks
• Must be extremely proficient using excel
• Currently possessing an occupation license issued by the MED
• METRC certified a plus
• Having completed responsible vendor training a plus

Skills

• Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent or officer
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
• A knack for negotiation and networking
• Working experience of vendor management software
• Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures
• Solid judgement along with decision making skills
• Strong leadership capabilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
• Cannabis Industry: 2 years (Required)

License:

• MED Occupational (Required)
• Responsible Vendor (Preferred)
• Metrc Certification (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

• Store Discounts

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

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