Sonoran Roots Inventory Purchasing Associate

Do you want to grow your roots in the Cannabis industry? Are you a fan of Sonoran Roots? Do you have a Facility Agent License? Apply to join the Inventory Purchasing team!

Sonoran Roots is looking for a highly motivated and reliable individual to join our team as a Inventory Purchasing Associate.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Sonoran Roots is a vertically integrated, craft cannabis company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. As an independent and locally owned company founded by Arizona natives, Sonoran Roots maintains a focus on producing high-quality, clean, and compliant cannabis products for its customers.

The company owns and operates three cultivation facilities (Mesa & Tempe), a state-of-the-art extraction lab (Tempe), and well-established retail dispensaries (Glendale, Florence, Chandler, Flagstaff). Our family of brands is well known for quality in the Arizona market and includes Sonoran Roots Cannabis, Canamo Concentrates, Canamo CBD, and Ponderosa Dispensary.

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Sonoran Roots recently won back to back awards, placing again in the , proving our company really is the best Cannabis company to work for in Arizona.

Our Mission:

Provide the most consistent, high-quality products and services to the patients, customers, and dispensaries of Arizona, while making a lasting, positive impact on employees and the community.

Our Values:

R: Respect - Treat people with appreciation and dignity
O: Open-Mindedness - Be willing to listen to other ideas and consider alternative solutions
O: Opportunity - look at any obstacle as the means to creating possibility
T: Teamwork - the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
S: Sincerity - take pride in your work and be mindful in how your actions impact others

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Inventory Purchasing Associate is responsible for daily oversight of consumable inventory utilized in the manufacturing process and at our retail sites. This includes assessing stock levels, creating purchase orders, intaking deliveries, count reconciliations, and managing any stock discrepancies. The Purchasing Associate should uphold a level of professionalism, a willingness to learn new processes, and be thorough in communicating the supply needs of the business.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - INVENTORY PURCHASING ASSOCIATE:

Staff members must understand, abide by, and enforce AZ Department of Health Services ("AZDHS") rules, regulations, and compliance standards.

Answer or direct inquiries through proper channels when needed.

Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs

Create purchase orders, receive deliveries, and manage order discrepancies

Communicate to Leadership about any issues with stock

Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)

Track orders and ensure timely deliveries

Perform weekly audits and monthly reconciliations for each facility

Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate best pricing on products

Maintain updated records of invoices

Follow up with suppliers, purchase order maintenance

Liaise with Inventory staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition

Accurate record keeping, execution of operational tasks, and inventory control

Complete daily checklists of tasks with efficiency and precision.

Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and professional working environment.

Ability to perform repetitive tasks with precision and attention to detail.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and reliability.

Excellent organizational skills.

Members must be team-oriented, energetic, and passionate about the company and brands.

Can-do attitudes help each staff member navigate daily tasks with ease.

Sense of urgency and punctuality is absolutely required.

Each member must take pride in the work that is done, and take ownership of their high-performing work ethic.

Quality time management skills are required in this position.

Be respectful! Make sure everyone is having a great time. Have fun! It's why we do this!

Keep up with a fast-paced and high energy environment. We work hard, but we have fun while doing it!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pay Rate: From $20.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Ability to lift 50+ pounds as needed.

Quick learner and willing to be coachable and flexible with work tasks.

Must be 21+ years old.

Ability to obtain and maintain an AZDHS Facility Agent Card.

Attention to detail and ability and willingness to follow instructions.

Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Reliable attendance and communication - show up to work when you say you will and do what you say you will do.

Criminal background checks will be performed; most marijuana-related crimes will not negatively impact an application.

Reliable transportation.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred):

Experience in the cannabis industry (formal or informal).

Work experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Buyer or similar role

Good understanding of supply chain procedures

Hands-on experience with purchasing software (e.g. Tradogram, Procurify, etc.)

Knowledge of MS Excel

Industry knowledge preferred, but not required

High school diploma or GED.

Cannabis-related education.

Benefits:

Additionally, all FT Sonoran Roots employees receive:

Company-paid health insurance.
Annual performance and pay review.
Year-end bonus eligibility for every employee.
Catered lunch at least once per week at every facility.
Monthly rewards points for free products at Ponderosa Dispensary, so you can sample what you are helping to promote.
Employee discount (25%) at Ponderosa Dispensary.
Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy.
Employee Referral Bonus - $250 if you refer someone who gets hired!! (conditions apply).

License/Certification: Facility Agent (FA) card (required to start work)

Work Location: In person

Criminal background check will be performed; most marijuana-related crimes will not negatively impact an application.