Company & Role Overview
Summary
"Trulieve Grows One Patient at a Time"
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Responsibilities and Duties:
- 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
- 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
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.
Physical requirements:
- Stand, walk, bend, stoop, sit at a desk; Lift up to 40lbs
- Ability to type and operate standard office equipment daily
We are an EOE company
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