Buyer

Renew Cannabis Co.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Renew Cannabis Co. is seeking a Buyer to manage planning, purchasing, and procurement to support inventory levels in our Chicago-area facility.

You will handle sourcing, forecasting, vendor relationships, and PO processing for packaging materials, parts, and supplies across production lines. The role requires strong negotiation skills, data-driven decision making, and the ability to collaborate with Finance and Operations to hit stock targets and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, buying, merchandising, or supply chain management
• Experience owning product categories, vendor relationships, and purchasing decisions
• Experience in retail, CPG, or cannabis industry preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis); ERP systems experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to analyze sales trends, inventory levels, and customer demand to drive purchasing decisions

Responsibilities

• Generate POs and build/maintain strong relationships with third party vendors
• Negotiate pricing and terms of business inputs and cash terms
• Plan, forecast, and purchase to manage inventory levels and service levels
• Coordinate inbound excipients and components for production across product lines
• Track and trace freight and inbound deliveries

Job description

Buyer

As the Buyer you will be accountable for the planning, purchasing to support inventory levels, and procurement within the production operations. In addition all MRO purchasing will run through the buyer and the purchasing/Purchase Order process. The role will work both internally and externally to ensure that all elements of these inputs are covered in order to maintain efficient operation throughout the supply chain and maintain all stock levels supporting the facility's needs.

This position is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, planning and scheduling the movement of packaging materials, parts, maintenance items, services, supplies, finished goods and related materials through the production and inventory process. This includes placing orders, forecasting sales, reviewing invoices, reconciling accounts, and identifying new opportunities as they arise. You must work with vendors consistently to build strong relationships, resulting in lasting partnerships and favorable deals for the operation.

This position is performed on-site. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional flexibility outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required based on business needs.

What You'll Do:

• Generate PO's to and build and maintain strong business relationships with third party vendors
• Negotiate strong and lasting partnerships and contracts with vendorsIdentify and recommend business opportunities with a multitude of account options
• Negotiate pricing and terms of business inputs, as well as cash terms
• Planning, forecasting and purchasing in order to manage inventory levels and maximize service to the customer while hitting inventory level and working capital targets
• Manage Purchasing of all inbound excipients and components (both hardware and packaging) needed for continuous production across all product lines
• Sourcing third party and wholesale products as required to enhance product portfolio
• Working closely with the finance and operations teams across all needs
• Assisting in hitting targets by achieving target stock levels, inventory turns and service levels
• Identifying project opportunities within the site or across the business removing organizational barriers to deliver continuous improvement
• Analyze data and forecast requirements with vendors as well as maintain safety stocksSet-up, plan, and coordinate with vendors for accountable service and negotiate with suppliers as required
• Coordinating the receipt and shipping of all goods to maintain service metrics.
• Track and trace freight and inbound deliveries
• Maintain and create detailed reports
• Data Entry and Reporting within Supply Chain for the entire site
• Proactively taking part in departmental meetings to ensure up to date communication is provided to the team
• Other duties as required/needed to meet goals of the company
• Ensure supply chain operation is fully compliant with state regulations and federal and state law and ethically compliant
• Assure that all operations adhere to business and industry license requirements
• Maintaining strict inventory records of all materials, chemicals and equipment used in the operation and document activities by completing forms, reports, logs and records as required
• Ensuring all departmental data is accurate and audit ready
• Utilize only State approved excipients and packaging
• Work with QA on new inputs for approval with the State Regulators

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, buying, merchandising, or supply chain management
• Prior experience owning product categories, vendor relationships, and purchasingdecisions
• Experience in retail, CPG, or cannabis industry preferred
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, margins, and forecasting
• Advanced Excel skills required(pivot tables, lookups, data analysis); experience with reporting tools or ERP systems preferred
• Demonstrated ability to analyze sales trends, inventory levels, and customer demand to drive purchasing decisions
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable pricing, terms, and vendor agreements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams (Retail, Marketing, Operations)
• Highly organized with strong time management and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, and make independent decisions with minimal oversight
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in purchasing, pricing, and inventory planning
• Ability to travel to dispensaries, vendor sites, and industry events as needed.

Benefits

Eligible full-time team members enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, employee discounts, and eligibility for a discretionary bonus program based on individual and company performance.

EOE

Justice Grown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.