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Retail Buyer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Oct 2025

About the role

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title: Retail Buyer

Location: Utah

Job Type: Full - Time Exempt

About the Role:

The Retail Buyer will be responsible for working with the Sr. Retail Buyer in setting the strategy for the assortment, pricing, promotion, shelf/menu space and marketing of categories to deliver to customer expectations and the financial plan. This position is responsible for supporting the sourcing, purchasing, planning, and scheduling of finished goods, both vertical and 3rd party, and related materials through the production and inventory process. This includes placing orders, forecasting sales, reviewing invoices, reconciling accounts, and identifying new opportunities as they arise. You must work with vendors consistently to build strong relationships, resulting in lasting partnerships and favorable deals for the operation.

What You’ll Do:

Creates purchasing strategies that tie to financial goals of each dispensary, state, and micro-region.
Works with Store Operations team to craft localized assortments and sales forecasts to drive profitability.
Develops strong relationships with suppliers of cannabis products to ensure consistent access to product for our patients.
Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of buying: product innovation, vendor meetings, costing negotiations, executive reporting, pricing analysis, promotional calendars, and product exit strategies.
Audit purchasing processes to create “best in class” behaviors.
Understands the competitive landscape and identifies opportunities for Curaleaf brands and products.
Generate POs to build and maintain strong business relationships with third party vendors and own the new product creation process.
Data Entry and Reporting within the full Supply Chain.
Planning, forecasting, and purchasing to manage inventory levels and maximize service to the customer while hitting inventory level and working capital targets.
Proactively taking part in departmental meetings to ensure up to date communication is provided to the team.
This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Minimum of 1 year of prior experience with inventory management, new product inventory planning, buying, merchandising, supply chain, forecasting tools and/or assortment decision making You bring a positive, energetic attitude to fast-paced environments, excel in interpersonal communication, and confidently negotiate favorable outcomes
You excel in organization, attention to detail, and efficiency, with strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills, and leverage data analysis and business software to drive informed decisions and streamline operations
You thrive working independently while making impactful contributions to your team’s goals
Ability to travel to states within the Northeast Region for 5-10% of a given working month.

Even Better If:

You have advanced expertise in MS Excel and Tableau
You bring hands on experience in buying, merchandising, supply chain management, and assortment decisions
You have experience in the cannabis industry

What We Offer: