Buyer

Buyer

Department: Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oregon - Clackamas


Reporting To: Supply Chain Manager

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 / year

Description

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis tasting edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon.

Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.

Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way

Wyld's core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.

-Make a Mark

-We Blaze Our Own Trail

-Brand First

-We Mean Business

Summary The role of Buyer will be responsible for purchasing goods, evaluating and investigating current and new materials and services; ensuring the continuity of supply to meet the operational needs at Wyld. They will be able to analyze purchasing trends for specific markets and items to help identify possible supply-chain issues or new patterns that may lead to an increase in demand. The Buyer will be expected to negotiate with suppliers, research additional item selections and assist in keeping track of the current inventory of materials while considering price, quality and delivery of items. A successful candidate will have the ability to work a flexible schedule and enjoy a fast-paced, growing company, in an ever-changing industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

• Researching, selecting, and purchasing quality products and materials
• Ability to build relationships with vendors while monitoring supplier performance and communicating to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale while maintaining strong relations
• Executing purchases throughout the company; monitoring purchase orders with the ability to issue and or review orders as needed
• Analyzing forecasts and staying up to date on pricing and industry trends
• Coordinating with inventory teams, and management in monitoring the stock quality, tracking and escalating of any discrepancies during weekly OTBs (open to buys) from 3PLs
• Assisting in maintaining accurate procurement records of all transactions, purchase orders, and receipts
• Overseeing aspects of shipping arrangements and logistics by assisting in coordinating and monitoring transportation of dry & refrigerated goods via LTL & TL; verifying delivery schedules, tracking and resolving any errors or issues associated with shipments, and making special shipping arrangements as necessary
• Liaising with other corporate team members (Operations, Finance, etc) for interdepartmental success
• Ability to deliver relevant reporting to management with any need documentation (tracking of issues, closed purchase orders, etc.)
• Continuously suggesting improvements for a more accurate and efficient monitoring processes on open purchase orders
• Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 2+ years of experience as a Buyer or in a similar role in Purchasing &/or Supply Chain
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems
• Team player with strong organizational skills
• Language Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written.
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Possess advanced mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• CPM or APICS certification preferred
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older
• Will be required to submit to a background check
• Must obtain all state-required: permits, licenses, and certifications
• Travel between sites will be required

Benefits

As an exempt employee , you'll receive a yearly salary of $80,000-100,000/yr paid biweekly, 11 paid holidays, 120 hours of PTO, 16 hours of VTO, 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.