Operations Procurement Specialist

Planet 13•Paradise, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Operational Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for procuring all non-cannabis operational goods that support company operations. This includes raw materials, packaging, cultivation/production supplies, merchandise, and other indirect materials. Your role will involve managing supplier sourcing, negotiating sales agreements, creating purchase orders, driving cost savings, coordinating freight, performing data analysis, and ensuring cross-functional communication. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. You will partner closely with Warehouse Operations, Accounts Payable, Production, Cultivations, Sales, and other departments to maintain optimal inventory levels.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and industry-specific software.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
NV State Agent Card Required.
OSHA 10 Required (company paid) to be completed within 6 months of hiring.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Source and qualify suppliers for operational and indirect materials
Create, issue, and manage purchase orders.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules
Maintain supplier relationships & performance
Identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities
Expedite critical orders and backorders
Communicate with vendors to resolve any discrepancies, shortages, damages, and invoice issues
Monitor inventory levels using established minimum and maximum par levels.
Coordinate replenishment of warehouse operational inventory
Maintain Item Master data within WMS
Analyze inventory usage trends and recommend par adjustments
Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts
Coordinate with inbound freight with carriers and suppliers
Track Purchase orders through delivery and receiving
Communicate delivery schedules to internal teams
Partner with warehouse lead to resolve receiving discrepancies
Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
Ensure purchase orders, receipts, and invoices are properly matched
Generate/create procurement reports and spend analysis
Ensure internal communication of order information to organization.
Assist the Head of Department in achieving the goals of the department.
Follow specific work instructions and best practices to safely and accurately complete daily work assignments.
Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
Develop and maintain excellent customer service to internal and external customers always.
Work as an active team member to complete team goals.
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
Assist with the implementation of company policies, standard operating procedures, and performance standards.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Daily compliance with company policies including but not limited to; state/local regulation compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules.