Purchasing Agent and Commodity Manager

"Trulieve Grows One Patient at a Time"

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Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage a team of Commodity based Purchasing Agents to support departmental and operational goals.
• The Commodity Manager will be responsible for the distribution and management of workloads amongst their direct reports, while overseeing and assisting in daily activities as required.
• The Commodity Manager shall be responsible for conducting regular open order report reviews with the assigned commodity team, provide support to the team as required, and submit weekly status reports on behalf of the team.
• Lead, oversee, and evaluate team strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements. Negotiate and manage long term pricing agreements on critical commodities.
• Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates and prices, and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.
• Seek new suppliers based on best price, quality, availability, reliability, and customer support.
• Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completeness.
• Issue bid requests to several potential vendors and suppliers
• Resolve receiving error issues in database.
• Maintain accuracy of Item Master data within SAP, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, thorough purchase order data, etc.
• Update Purchase Orders with current delivery information
• Coordinate Product Change Notification Process
• Develop relationships with suppliers to resolve delivery and quality concerns and obtain documents as required.

Goals of position:

• Lead and motivate direct reports to excel in all procurement activities.
• Monitor performance and provide support as required.

• Contribute to the integrity of company purchases through verification and maintenance of all required purchasing documents; {contracts, vendor set up, etc.}
• Maintain the database such that all users are informed of item status and reporting tools are used at maximum utility; {inventory trace, adjustments, ongoing maintenance}
• Expand bandwidth of Purchasing Team through added vendor vetting and obtaining samples as directed.

Skills/Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Business Administration, Operations Planning or a related field; MBA, CPM, or APICS certification desirable.
• 5+ years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of MRP systems and processes, preferably SAP
• Strong knowledge and understanding of purchasing procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Contract manufacturing experience beneficial
• Self-motivated and pro-active
• Observant, analytical, inquisitive, and attentive
• Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise.
• Well developed written and verbal communication skills, strong listening, and presentation skills
• Efficient organization and time-management skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with all employees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Physical requirements:

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, sit at a desk; Lift up to 40lbs.
• Ability to type and operate standard office equipment daily.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age (state law requirement)
• Must be able to successfully complete a comprehensive background screening.
• Must be available to travel, as required.