National Purchasing Manager

The Forest’s mission is to improve quality of life through safe and easy access to cannabis by providing consistent, high-quality product through innovation, vertical integration and aggressive regulatory reform.

We aim to create a new standard in the cannabis industry for quality, care, innovation, and education while still maintaining a focus and conscious understanding of how our decisions within the role effect the social and environmental impact in our community and for our patients. We’re committed to a research-driven, patient-centric approach in all that we do, and we will work to have a lasting positive impact in our community.

Position Summary:

The National Purchasing Manager will oversee the purchasing and budgeting for our cannabis retail stores nationwide. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, vendor management, pricing strategies, and budget planning. This extremely data-driven role is essential in ensuring our stores are stocked with high-quality products at competitive prices while hitting business goals maintaining and strong vendor relationships.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to ensure a consistent, high-quality inventory for all retail locations.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms.
• Manage the procurement process, including purchase orders, delivery schedules, and inventory levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Evaluate and monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Identify new vendors and opportunities to enhance the product offering.
• Develop pricing strategies that are competitive and aligned with market trends.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to plan and execute promotions and discounts.
• Monitor sales performance and adjust pricing strategies as needed to optimize revenue and profitability.
• Prepare and manage the purchasing budget for all retail locations.
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising product quality.
• Analyze financial reports and provide insights to senior management on purchasing trends and budget performance.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with state regulations governing the cannabis industry
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and clean driving record
• Must have reliable transportation
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement in the cannabis industry
• Must be able to pass all background check and licensing requirements as set forth by the Division of Cannabis Control
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This section outlines the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the National Purchasing Manager to be successful in their role. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to speak with all groups of people
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Proven experience in budgeting and financial management
• Strong Excel and computer system skills
• Knowledge of state (Ohio Missouri) rules and regulations
• Strong organization skills, ability to multi-task or switch between tasks easily
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to take the initiative, show motivation, and be dependable
• Ability to be a self-starter and see projects through to completion
• Ability to interact clearly and effectively, in both written and oral communication, with supervisor, clients, staff, vendors, etc.