Strategic Cannabis Procurement Lead

Hirebridge; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HirexHire's client, a fast-growing cannabis producer, seeks a Procurement Buyer to manage cultivation-related indirect materials, MRO, and vendor relationships across Chicago facilities. The role partners with cultivation, facilities, warehouse, and finance to ensure uninterrupted production.

You will own POs from creation to delivery, source supplies, forecast demand with inventory teams, negotiate pricing, and ensure compliance with QA, Compliance, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of procurement experience within agriculture, cannabis, CPG, manufacturing, or a related industry, with experience managing indirect spend.
• Experience sourcing MRO, cultivation, production, or other operational supplies.
• Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory management, supplier relationships, and procurement processes.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and inventory management platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to use data to inform purchasing decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across site and corporate teams.
• Proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to operate independently and navigate an evolving, fast-paced environment.
• CSCP, CPSM, or similar procurement certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring accuracy, timely fulfillment, and resolution of invoicing or shipment discrepancies.
• Source cultivation supplies, indirect materials, and MRO products while engaging established and site-specific vendors to evaluate pricing, availability, and lead times.
• Partner with cultivation, facilities, warehouse, and inventory teams to forecast demand and maintain appropriate inventory levels across assigned facilities.
• Develop purchasing strategies that minimize shortages, excess inventory, and total cost of ownership while supporting uninterrupted production operations.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor vendor performance across cost, quality, service, and delivery metrics.
• Lead negotiations for bulk and one-time purchases, using purchasing data and supplier insights to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Ensure procurement activities meet internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and budgetary guidelines in partnership with Compliance, QA, and Finance.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned procurement categories, supporting ERP/MRP configuration, training, process adoption, and policy compliance in collaboration with Corporate Procurement.
• Identify and implement process improvements across procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier operations to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Educate internal stakeholders on procurement processes, best practices, and compliance requirements while serving as a key partner to site and corporate teams.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

HirexHire's client, a fast-growing cannabis producer, seeks a Procurement Buyer to manage cultivation-related indirect materials, MRO, and vendor relationships across Chicago facilities. The role partners with cultivation, facilities, warehouse, and finance to ensure uninterrupted production.

You will own POs from creation to delivery, source supplies, forecast demand with inventory teams, negotiate pricing, and ensure compliance with QA, Compliance, and Finance.