Associate Retail Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

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 : Associate Retail Buyer

Location : Wakefield, MA or Stamford, CT

Job Type : Full - Time Exempt

About the Role :

The Associate Retail Buyer will be responsible for working with the 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 :

Even Better If :

Connecticut Hiring Range

$63,000—$83,000 USD

What We Offer :

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX : CURA) (OTCQX : CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our Vision : To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values :

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.