Category Buyer, Cannabis - Kelowna

About SNDL

SNDL is the largest private sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. As a licensed cannabis producer, SNDL also has indoor state-of-the-art grow-op facilities to supply wholesale and retail customers under a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Sundial, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects, and Grasslands. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry.

The Location:

• Don’t miss this opportunity to help build and shape the growing cannabis industry!
• Live, work and play in the sunny Okanagan where nature is at your doorstep.
• Immerse yourself in an environment where championing the individual is not just a motto, it is a daily practice and how we succeed as a team.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Category Buyer is responsible for managing the supply of goods and services to the company in a timely manner with precise attention to detail regarding cost and quality. They will be well versed in creating effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and possess excellent communication and analytical skills.

As a Category Buyer you will:

• Maintain vendor base which provide optimal total value in service, quality and price for goods and services while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
• Source new vendors for new materials, Biomass and components and Services
• Lead the validation and compliance process; ensure company purchasing policies and procedures are followed during supplier negotiations and contracts award process
• Negotiate pricing, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Timely ordering of products and components in support of company forecasts
• Promptly handle requisitions to ensure stable supply and timely availability of materials and services
• Ensure that all purchased materials and services meet established quality levels and pre-determined specifications and requirements
• Work extensively in ERP - managing purchase orders, inventory levels and arrival of goods
• Monitor supplier performance and establish improvement plans as required
• Work collaboratively and effectively with internal departments
• Coordinate and issue return, repair, warranty issues, revisions, and cancellation purchase orders
• Replenish stock on consumables and critical items
• Support achievement of annual cost savings targets
• Coordinate deposits and payments with finance department in compliance with internal controls
• Other duties as assigned

As a Category Buyer you bring:

• 3+ years' experience in a purchasing supply chain role required, preferably in a fast-moving consumer goods or manufacturing type environment
• Degree or Diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management, or related discipline required
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) certification through the Supply Chain Management Association is highly desirable
• Experience with ERP systems required (Microsoft Dynamics an asset)
• Knowledge and experience with production, purchasing, planning, inventory control and scheduling
• Able to collaborate effectively with internal and external vendors and stakeholders
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated team player with high level of integrity
• Ability to prioritize a busy and demanding workload
• Follows best practices and maintains accurate documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• All successful candidates are required to pass background checks

As a valued member of the SNDL team, you will enjoy:

• Competitive total compensation and incentives
• A top-notch extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental
• An entrepreneurial and innovative environment that fosters growth and continuous learning

We are grateful for the interest in this role from all candidates, however, we will be contacting only those that are selected for next steps in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

SNDL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and safe workplace where all of our team members have equal opportunity to succeed. We know this begins with recruitment. To honor our commitment, SNDL encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, ages and abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Buying: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kelowna, BC V4V 2K5 (preferred)

Work Location: In person