Procurement Manager Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Procurement Manager

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan, oversee, and control the purchasing of cannabis products for multiple suppliers.
  • Develop and organize procurement rules and regulations with suppliers.
  • Executes on purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Ensures that all purchasing guidelines are being met and followed.
  • Updates the purchasing catalog with new vendors and items.
  • Collaborates with Finance, Accounting, Field Ops, Buying, Legal, and Marketing Departments to achieve results, transparency, and accountability.
  • Ensures that Teams are following policies and purchasing guidelines. 
  • Evaluate the quality, price, reliability, technical support, and availability of cannabis goods.
  • Prepare and develop necessary SOPs for procurement practices.
  • Assesses current material availability; reasonably forecast future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
  • Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Establishes key elements of tactical and operational plans with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results of the sub-function.
  • Sources new products, processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the job function strategy.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 1 – 2 years of broad-based working experience in a support operational, supply chain, or procurement function.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other Mathematics or Business related field.
  • A fundamental understanding of cannabis and cannabis products.
  • Proven work experience in a cross-functional organization is an asset.
  • Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of warehouse inventory management through WMS/ERP software.
  • Ability to create new, more efficient processes from scratch.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Must pass any and all required background checks.
  • Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, or bend for extended periods of time. 
  • Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs (100 lbs with assistance).