Buyer

Trulieve - Tallahassee, FL

Hybrid - Tallahassee, FL

Crop Production

About the position

Trulieve is seeking a charismatic, self-motivated buyer to purchase various commodities. As a buyer for the organization, the buyer will research, evaluate, and buy products to meet our daily operational needs. The position is remote but candidates must live in the Tallahassee, FL area and will work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Contract manufacturing experience beneficial.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.