Purchasing Coordinator

At TerrAscend, we are on a mission to shape the future of the cannabis industry by creating leading marijuana-based therapies for patients and developing premium products for legalized adult recreational use.  We are one of the largest and fastest growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators in North America.  We’re on a roll and are just getting started! 

It’s a Joint Effort

We believe that How We Work Together Matters.  Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it.  Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry. 

Sound like weed be a good fit? Here’s where you come in.  

Our next Purchasing Coordinator, General Merchandise and Brands will be a key communication point between the suppliers, Marketing, Human Resources, and business units across the enterprise. This individual will be responsible for communication and support of sourcing, procurement, logistics, and order fulfillment of printed assets, general merchandise, and accessories designed to market our business, brands, and dispensary locations. The Purchasing Coordinator will report to the Regional Procurement Manager.

Where you'll be planted:

This role is heavily remote, with occasional meetings in one of our Northeast locations. The ideal candidate for this role will live in a commutable distance to our King of Prussia location.

• Researching and sourcing all requests within budget, timeline, and desired specifications.
• Placing and communicating purchase orders with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers.
• Maintaining orders, including adjustments, shifts in ETAs, and cost/price updates.
• Tracking and tracing purchase orders to offices, retail locations, and storage facilities.
• Maintaining order records for short shipments, over shipments, and price adjustments for payment.
• Collaborating with finance to correct inventory and order exceptions or discrepancies.
• Maintaining and ordering and inventory files.
• Tracking inventory of standard items and suggest reorder points.
• Analyzing and reporting on spending by department, business unit, and campaign.
• Managing the onboarding process for new vendors.
• Assisting in negotiating pricing and credit terms.
• Coordinating art images and approvals between vendors and the marketing department.
• Organizing and maintaining product offering portfolios, including SKUs, artwork, and brands (e.g., TerrAscend, Kind Tree, Ilera, Valhalla, Apothecarium Dispensary).
• Following supply calendars and communicate with retail, trade, HR, and marketing departments to maintain and enforce timelines.
• Managing and combine purchases of multiple business units to maximize buying power and cost savings.
• Operating within company standards, KPIs, and policies to support a goal-oriented environment.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in a marketing and retail environment.
• 2-3 years of experience in buying/procurement and sourcing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working within a data-driven environment.
• 2 years of proven ability to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Managing by Objectives (MBOs), or Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
• Working knowledge of procurement practices.
• Advanced Excel skills (MANDATORY).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in computer applications.
• Database management skills.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage many moving parts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple departments.
• Ability to reconcile purchase orders to receipts.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required to fulfill company growth requirements.

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
• 15 days PTO (40 hours rollover allowance)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)
• 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability

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*** Background Check Requirement ***

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

EEO Statement

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

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TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.