Procurement Manager

Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: https://thecronosgroup.com/.

At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you.

Position Overview

The Procurement Manager leads and manages Cronos Israel’s procurement team.

The Procurement Manage is responsible for the daily execution of RFP/RFQ and PO’s and the ongoing communication and negotiation with existing and new vendors, supporting all Cronos Israel’s activities. The right candidate is highly motivated, skilled, independent and a multitasker.

The Procurement Manager reports to the VP Operations

This position is based out of Kibbutz Gan Shmuel

Responsibilities

• Manage Procurement processes and activities towards vendors, 3rd parties, and within Cronos group, including Commercial, Legal, and Regulatory aspects.
• Contract new Vendor
• Mapping the Cronos Israel\entities internal needs
• Market survey per need (Product, Vendor)
• Set up proper business scope according to customer needs
• Manage procurement process contract, negotiation together with legal dep' under a senior management team
• Manage and maintain ongoing activities (external) with existing vendors
• Lead RFP/RFQ for required goods and services at Cronos Israel, supporting its business needs.
• In charge of developing and maintaining all procurement working processes within Cronos Israel including its implementation into ERP system when needed.
• In charge for working interface towards Cronos Group procurement team.
• Provide procurement advice to stakeholders
• Place purchase orders, meeting company’s processes, and policies.
• PO follow-up (Vendor acknowledgment and confirmation, goods/services availability, shipping, Etc.)
• Issue reports to management and stakeholders as needed

Qualifications and Education

• A degree in science or related fields
• +3 years' experience in operational procurement and working with ERP systems
• Knowledge of global/domestic purchasing methods and procedures
• Strong negotiation skills
• Service oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Hebrew and English
• Understanding and experience with shipping, customs clearance, marine and air logistics – an advantage.
• Understanding and hand on experience of purchasing contract – an advantage.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, chemical or similar industries- an advantage
• Experience working as a buyer for a manufacturing facility – an advantage
• Excellent organizational skills - time management skills, details oriented, independent worker, problem-solving skills, ability to multitask & follow up, strong computer skills.