Retail Buyer

Curaleaf•Boston, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Buyer leads sourcing, purchasing, and planning for Curaleaf retail locations in the Northeast region. The role strategically manages retail assortment to align with customer needs and market trends, using data analysis, forecasting, pricing, and inventory planning to drive sales and maintain an optimal product mix. The buyer builds vendor partnerships, negotiates pricing, and identifies opportunities for business growth. The role is based on-site five days per week at either the Stamford, Connecticut, or Wakefield, Massachusetts office and involves 25% travel. Compensation is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a retail buyer in the food, beverage, or consumer goods industries.
Passion for the cannabis industry, including product categories, market trends, consumer preferences, and the evolving regulatory landscape.
Strong understanding of inventory management, product lifecycle planning, and replenishment strategies to maximize sales while minimizing inventory risk.
Ability to analyze sales performance, market trends, and consumer insights to make data-driven purchasing decisions and optimize assortment strategies.
Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills, with a track record of securing favorable pricing, promotional opportunities, and supplier partnerships.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple product categories, prioritize competing demands, and work in a fast-paced retail environment.
Ability to work on-site five days per week at the Stamford, CT, or Wakefield, MA office.
Ability to travel 25%.
High stress tolerance, adaptability, and flexibility, and ability to work in an ever-changing environment.
Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger or feel; occasionally reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Drive the strategic direction for assigned categories, including competitive pricing, relevant assortment, and promotions that enhance the customer shopping experience.
Analyze market trends and customer preferences to select brands and products for current and future needs.
Develop a bottom-up financial plan to meet category and total-area sales and margin goals.
Oversee assortment, category roles, product mix, and approval of master product selection.
Partner with inventory and supply chain teams to optimize inventory and support promotional activities.
Visit stores regularly to assess assortment presentation, pricing, and promotions for alignment with strategic goals.
Set and review pricing strategies to protect brand pricing integrity, maximize gross margin, and strengthen competitive positioning.
Determine promotional pricing based on seasonal events, competition, and sales goals; evaluate promotional effectiveness and implement improvements.
Build vendor partnerships and negotiate favorable pricing and promotional support.
Collaborate with inventory management, marketing, and supply chain teams to align strategies.
Guide cross-functional partners in buying and analysis best practices.
Lead and mentor team members and support their professional development.