Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Fawn River Cultivation CompanyCompany SummaryFawn River Cultivation Company is a vertically integrated, seed‑to‑sale cannabis organization based in Constantine, Michigan. We are committed to cultivating premium cannabis flower and producing high‑quality products supported by exceptional customer service. Our brand honors the cannabis plant as a holistic path to wellness and strives to earn the trust of patients, customers, and partners.Our long‑term vision is to be recognized as Michigan's industry leader in cannabis production and distribution. We pursue this through unwavering dedication to remarkable quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.Our executive leadership team brings broad professional experience across commercial cannabis production, sales, marketing, media, web development, financial banking, real estate, and security. We are intentional about building a results‑driven, empowered culture with a family feel-one where passionate, qualified individuals thrive personally and professionally while contributing to our mission.Job Description: Purchasing AgentFawn River Cultivation Company is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Purchasing Agent to join our Supply Chain team in Constantine, MI. This role oversees material planning, procurement, inventory control, receiving, distribution, and supplier management in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage all inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and distribution processes.Engage new suppliers and collect onboarding documentation; coordinate setup with sales, marketing, and accounting.Support administrative supply chain functions including RFQs, material catalogs, receiving, and accounts receivable.Resolve invoice holds and discrepancies (incorrect receiving, overbilling, insufficient funds, incorrect billing, etc.).Schedule and procure materials to ensure availability for daily and weekly production needs.Track, report, and escalate supplier performance issues; coordinate resolutions with internal stakeholders.Reconcile purchase orders, receipts, and invoices; collaborate with planning, sourcing, quality, manufacturing, warehousing, and accounts payable.Mitigate out‑of‑stock risks and maintain optimal inventory levels.Maintain strong communication with suppliers and internal teams to ensure cost‑effective, on‑time deliveries.Develop and refine methods and policies that improve material flow, safety, and cost efficiency.Plan and organize warehousing and material handling to optimize resources and reduce stock‑out risk.Conduct routine cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy.Execute sourcing strategies aligned with corporate procurement objectives.Participate in network inventory management including product lifecycle, turns, aging stock, redesign impacts, and obsolescence.Identify and pursue benchmarking and cost‑saving opportunities.Maintain inventory, product catalogs, and API‑related functions within the seed‑to‑sale software system.Perform additional duties as assigned by the Controller.QualificationsExperience in a highly regulated industry preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, rapidly changing environments.Strong adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.Highly organized with strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.Customer‑focused mindset with awareness of internal and external stakeholder needs.Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to issue prevention and resolution.Logistics ‑oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.APICS certification a plus.Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles.Must be 21 years of age or older.Must comply with all legal and company regulations for working in the cannabis industry.