Senior Purchaser

Northeast Alternatives/Sapura is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis retail brand specializing in the highest quality cannabis products Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey has to offer. Constantly focused on developing and ingenuity, NEA strives to achieve this by adding skilled and motivated team players. These goals are met by seeking out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and new ideas. As the business continues to grow, our team will continue to grow, allowing us to be the best in our specialized market. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible and excited about joining an incredible industry, Northeast Alternatives is the perfect place to be!

Location: Fall River, MA

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Senior Purchaser to own procurement execution, vendor performance, and supply reliability across multiple states and facilities.

This role goes beyond purchase order execution and is responsible for:

• Managing and improving vendor performance

• Ensuring consistent product availability across the network

• Driving cost discipline and operational efficiency

• Identifying and resolving supply risks proactively

The Senior Purchaser plays a critical role in protecting revenue, controlling costs, and ensuring the supply chain operates reliably at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Execution

• Own end-to-end purchase order process (creation, tracking, delivery)

• Ensure timely and accurate ordering aligned with planning inputs

• Manage high-volume purchasing across multiple facilities and product categories

Vendor Management & Performance

• Own relationships with key vendors and suppliers

• Monitor vendor performance (fill rate, lead times, reliability)

• Identify underperforming vendors and drive corrective actions

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels where appropriate

Supply Reliability & Risk Management

• Ensure consistent product availability across all locations

• Identify supply risks (delays, shortages, quality issues) and proactively mitigate

• Coordinate closely with Inventory Planning to prevent stockouts

• Escalate and resolve critical supply issues quickly

Cost Management & Optimization

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved purchasing efficiency

• Support pricing and cost structure improvements

• Maintain discipline around order quantities, pricing accuracy, and vendor terms

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Inventory Planning to align ordering with demand forecasts

• Coordinate with Warehouse & Logistics on inbound shipments and timing

• Support Finance with cost, inventory, and vendor-related data

Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies in purchasing workflows and implement improvements

• Standardize vendor communication and ordering processes

• Improve PO cycle time and reduce errors

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Vendor fill rate %

• Stockout rate % (in partnership with Planning)

• Cost savings / cost improvement %

• PO cycle time

• PO accuracy %

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience

• Experience managing vendor relationships and performance

• Strong organizational and execution skills in high-volume environments

• Experience in multi-location or regulated industries preferred

• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets

• ERP or purchasing system experience required

What Success Looks Like

• Vendors consistently meet service level expectations

• Product availability is reliable across all locations

• Purchasing processes are efficient, accurate, and scalable

• Supply issues are identified early and resolved proactively

• Cost discipline improves over time

Why This Role Matters

This role directly impacts:

• Revenue (through product availability and reduced stockouts)

• Margin (through cost control and vendor management)

• Operational efficiency (through process improvement and execution discipline)

A strong Senior Purchaser ensures the business runs smoothly and avoids costly disruptions in supply.

Perks/Benefits:

• Employee Discount

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Training

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Northeast Alternatives has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and aspires to be reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We aim to attract and hire qualified candidates who hold these same values, provide diverse perspectives, and contribute to creating a workplace where all employees experience a sense of belonging.

Northeast Alternatives is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, NEA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

EEO M/F/D/V

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.