Job Description

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   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 Israelentities 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.