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Ascendo Resources · 19 hours ago

Director of Purchasing

Ascendo Resources operates a growing portfolio of natural and organic grocery brands across the U.S., and they are seeking an experienced Manager / Director of Purchasing to lead and optimize purchasing strategy. This role will involve supplier management, distributor relationships, cost optimization, and supporting growth across retail and e-commerce channels.

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Hiring Manager
Jon Jankowski
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Responsibilities

Lead purchasing strategy for multiple natural and organic grocery brands across 10 plus locations
Manage and strengthen relationships with major distributors
Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to maximize margin and supply reliability
Oversee vendor selection, assortment planning, and purchasing processes
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, merchandising, finance, and leadership teams
Ensure scalability of purchasing systems and processes as the business continues to grow

Qualification

Purchasing strategySupplier managementNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsStrategic planning

Required

Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or Director within a major grocery or natural/organic retail organization
Hands-on experience working with large distributors
Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning skills
Ability to operate effectively in a remote environment while supporting a multi-location retail footprint

Benefits

Equity upside with 20,000 stock grants vesting over four years
Flexible remote work environment with national impact

Company

Ascendo Resources

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Ascendo Resources is a staffing and recruiting company providing accounting, finance, and it recruiting services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Scott Berger
Co-Founder of Healthcare Operations
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Brandie Jimenez
Partner at Ascendo Resources
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