Associate Buyer

The Role

The Associate Buyer is responsible for executing market-specific assortment strategy that will help create a world-class patient / customer experience. To do this, the Associate Buyer will work with the Buyer and other stakeholders to define and execute assortment strategy.

The Associate Buyer will be responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing and relevant administrative tasks to grow revenue and enhance profitability. We're looking for Individuals who possess unwavering Integrity, unquenchable curiosity, and a passion for cannabis. Initially, this individual will support our MN and OH markets and will have a dual reporting relationship.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Buyer to craft localized assortment strategy by store and market for our MN and OH markets
• Executes day-to-day purchasing activities, including : writing orders, performing financial analysis, overseeing inventory logistics, informing internal product opportunities, and managing vendor relationships
• Develops strong relationships with suppliers of cannabis products to ensure consistent access to product for our patients; leads vendor negotiations; problem solves to resolve conflict as needed
• Identifies and surfaces potential business risks to the Buyer with a solution-oriented mindset
• Establishes and maintains a reputation of credibility and responsiveness in the marketplace
• Elicits critical information from vendors with regards to market trends and current buying activity of competitors and presents findings effectively
• Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of buying for assigned vendors : influencing product innovation, leading vendor meetings and costing negotiations, conducting pricing analysis, promotional calendars, and product exit strategies
• Surfaces reporting and process improvement opportunities to the Buyer
• Works cross-functionally to ensure accurate data entry for products, promotions, and discounts happens accurately and in a timely way
• Stays abreast of the evolving and competitive landscape of the cannabis industry
• Assists the Buyer in managing appropriate inventory levels to ensure dispensaries can exceed sales expectations in addition to other ad hoc duties as needed
• Supports other Revenue-related tasks as needed

Qualifications

Additional Requirements

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and / or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$70,000—$85,000 USD