Purchasing and Procurement Associate

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Production Manager by ensuring a steady and reliable supply of raw materials, packaging, and direct supplies necessary to consistently meet production goals
• Execute purchasing strategies that align with the standardization of the Bill of Materials across CUSA's operations
• Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with approved requisition procedures
• Collaborate with Cultivation, Processing, and Inventory & Fulfillment Management to forecast supply needs based on production schedules
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with all service-based vendors performing weekly, monthly, and annual services for the facility
• Review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with CUSA's financial and operational policies
• Oversee all receiving operations, both physical and digital, ensuring accurate verification, documentation, and entry of goods into the Dutchie ERP system
• Conduct weekly cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy across all product categories
• Coordinate closely with the department managers and the Inventory & Fulfillment Manager to monitor warehouse storage capacity, material organization, and enable overall inventory efficiency
• Implement and maintain best practices for product rotation, labeling, and secure storage in full compliance with state regulations and company SOPs

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing and procurement
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or relevant field (preferred)
• Ability to achieve forklift certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong aptitude with numbers with effective analytic skills, high attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with computer and office equipment and ability to execute core programs (inventory systems, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)

Benefits & Perks

• Full benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time-off, holidays, pet insurance, and other paid leaves of absence

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