Purchasing Manager

About the role

Dutchess Cannabis is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to support locations in the state of Illinois. Candidates that reside within the Chicago area are highly desired. The Purchasing Manager will report directly to the Director of Purchasing. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of three years of experience within the cannabis industry, demonstrating in-depth expertise in strains, concentrates, and edibles. Leveraging a proven track record in procurement, the successful candidate will contribute to achieving the company's sales and margin objectives. At Dutchess, we are setting new standards for service, innovation, and customer satisfaction in every interaction. We are the crown jewel of cannabis! Our focus at Dutchess is all about the customer. We are consumer-centric, cannabis enthusiasts, who are enthusiastic about providing our clients with exceptional service and premium quality products. Our work together will allow us to: Foster an environment where every customer feels valued, creating a community united by quality cannabis. Create opportunities in the communities we serve through the expansion of our retail locations. Pioneer innovation by continuously pushing the boundaries to enhance the cannabis experience and meet evolving consumer needs with cutting-edge bud.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include overseeing daily purchasing activities, developing strategic promotions, cultivating supplier relationships, and delivering exceptional customer experience. As the Purchasing Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our operations, leading the charge in sourcing and managing a diverse range of cannabis products. Your expertise in strains, concentrates, and edibles will be crucial in driving our sales and margin objectives.

• Lead the development and management of purchasing cannabis products in IL retail stores.
• Execute the full scope of the purchasing and buying process from sourcing, arranging vendor meetings, product evaluation and cost analysis to deliver sales and margin goals.
• Act in accordance with the mission statement of right product, right place, right time, at the right volume.
• Responsible for regular assortment productivity analysis and makes recommendations to improve sales and margin.
• Monitor inventory levels and suggests appropriate actions to maintain appropriate Days of On Hand by category and actively manages unproductive inventory.
• Develop strong relationships with vendors of cannabis products and ensure that we have uninterrupted access to industry-leading product at competitive prices.
• Maintain an organized calendar of deliveries, payouts, on-site vendor meetings, product education meetings.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand, responsible for communicating forecasted need by sku to the cultivation/production facilities.
• Ensure vendor compliance with licensing obligations, delivery procedures, and payment handling.
• Assist with developing purchasing team as needed.
• Collaborate and maintain partnership with General Managers and other team members in the state.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems in regulated cannabis markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years' experience in lieu of degree, in a supervisory or management role in a retail setting, specifically with POS business operations, Inventory control systems and strong retail business acumen.
• 3 years of Cannabis experience, purchasing experience is a plus.
• Understanding of applicable state and local laws and regulations as they