National Wholesale Buying Manager

If you have an interest in being part of one of the fastest growing industries in the nation in you may consider wanting to work for Trulieve! If you have a desire to help others in need through your efforts, this may be the role for you! 

At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in a product they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in an environment specially designed to reduce unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the process as natural as possible at every turn.

Our products are designed to alleviate seizures, severe and persistent muscle spasms, pain, nausea, loss of appetite, and other symptoms associated with serious medical conditions such as cancer.

Our specially trained staff works hand-in-hand with physicians to provide the right products and the correct dosage to ensure patients get the compassionate care they need.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website; 

https://www.trulieve.com

Requisition ID:  18953 

Remote Work Available: Yes 

Title: National Wholesale Buying Manager
Location: Remote, some travel

Department: Retail
Reports To: Executive Director of Supplier Management

Position Summary:

The National Wholesale Buying Manager is responsible for procurement of third-party branded products for Trulieve’s dispensaries. This position will manage all national relationships and the performance of regional buyers. Responsibilities include driving cost reduction, maintaining inventory par levels, liaising with retail planning, and analyzing market/category/product level trends to ensure ideal assortment. This role will lead the development of all supplier management processes and foster strong single-state and national relationships with vendors.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the buying process, including building assortments based on historical and current product performance. analyzing business and managing inventory flow.
• Achieve efficiencies and implement SOPs for all major buying functions.
• Execute on strategies and initiatives as laid out by upper management.
• Process purchase orders and work directly with vendors on delivery and follow up.
• Coordinate with inventory team, management, and warehouses as needed.
• Partner with Marketing, the Regional Product Analyst, and the Allocation team to meet product launch strategies and promotional activities.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors to protect margins and support promotional activity.
• Identify opportunities to drive sales and margin increases to maximize the business. 
  
  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and experience in the field or in a similar field
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 5+ years of buying experience required
• Cannabis industry experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and with a variety of personalities at various seniority levels
• Must possess excellent people skills and be able to communicate effectively with others in both verbal and written form

Salary will be commensurate with experience.   A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position. 

Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees 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, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.