Director of Purchasing

Compensation:$150,000 base salary + 20,000 stock grants (vesting over 4 years)

The client Ascendo Resources operates a growing portfolio of natural and organic grocery brands across 10+ locations nationwide. The company blends strong local market trust with national scale, driving growth through localized retail experiences, expanding e-commerce capabilities, and community-focused wellness initiatives.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Manager / Director of Purchasing to lead and optimize purchasing strategy across its portfolio of natural and organic grocery brands. This role will play a critical part in supplier management, distributor relationships, cost optimization, and supporting continued growth across retail and e-commerce channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing strategy for multiple natural and organic grocery brands across 10 plus locations
• Manage and strengthen relationships with major distributors
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to maximize margin and supply reliability
• Oversee vendor selection, assortment planning, and purchasing processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, merchandising, finance, and leadership teams
• Ensure scalability of purchasing systems and processes as the business continues to grow

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or Director within a major grocery or natural/organic retail organization
• Hands-on experience working with large distributors
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a remote environment while supporting a multi-location retail footprint

Why Join HCWC

• Competitive base salary of $150,000
• Equity upside with 20,000 stock grants vesting over four years
• Opportunity to shape purchasing strategy for a rapidly growing natural and organic grocery platform
• Flexible remote work environment with national impact

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information


Jonathan Jankowski