We are seeking a resourceful Buyer to centralize and streamline our procurement processes. The Buyer will be responsible for procuring a wide range of supplies and materials essential for daily operations and production, including raw materials for various product categories, warehouse supplies, labels, and more. You will oversee the entire procurement process, from soliciting RFPs to confirming receipt of goods, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness in all purchasing activities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Procurement of Supplies:
- Procure raw materials, secondary packaging, and labels specifically for cannabis products, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Source and purchase general warehouse supplies such as janitorial products, paper goods, office supplies, snacks, etc.
RFP and Order Management:
- Obtain multiple RFPs (Request for Proposals) from potential vendors to secure competitive pricing.
- Place orders and manage purchase requisitions while ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained.
- Follow up with vendors to confirm order details, set delivery schedules, track and resolve any shipment issues
- Collaborate with Production, Inventory, Supply Chain, co-manufacturers and other teams as needed to ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production and business demands.
Inventory and Cost Control:
- Work with internal team members to maintain optimal inventory levels for assigned categories, factoring in forecast, demand variation and material lead times.
- Monitor inventory levels, trigger reorders, recommend order quantities, and address discrepancies.
- Implement cost-reduction initiatives by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers and optimizing purchasing practices.
Reporting:
- Plan, maintain and operate procurement reports to ensure adequate supply of materials for production schedules and prevent stockouts
- Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities and expenses to management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience as a Buyer or in a similar role, preferably in the manufacturing sector.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using an ERP system; Acumatica experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of procurement and vendor management practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Highly organized with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of the cannabis industry and its regulations is a plus.
WHO WE ARE:
Mammoth Distribution has been working steadily for several years to help build the cannabis industry one relationship at a time. We are the exclusive distributor of multiple top-10 California cannabis brands including Heavy Hitters, Almora, and other products in the vape, flower, pre-roll, concentrate and edible categories. By establishing Mammoth as one of the largest and most professional distribution companies with best-in-class products successfully operating in the crowded California market, we are uniquely positioned for optimal growth as the legal cannabis industry continues to expand.
Mammoth Distribution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This role requires:
- Respectful collaboration/interactions with colleagues and customers
- Access to customer records, handling confidential business information
Mammoth Distribution reasonably believes a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in a withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Background Check Required.