Retail Buyer

Curaleaf•Boston, MA

2d•$71,000 - $80,000•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 meet 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 requires working on-site five days per week at either the Stamford, Connecticut, or Wakefield, Massachusetts office, with 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 its product categories, market trends, consumer preferences, and evolving regulatory landscape.
Strong understanding of inventory management, product lifecycle planning, and replenishment strategies.
Ability to analyze sales performance, market trends, and consumer insights to make data-driven purchasing decisions and optimize assortments.
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%.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, using hands to finger or feel, and occasionally reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
High stress tolerance, adaptability, and flexibility, and ability to work in an ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

Set strategic direction for assigned categories, including competitive pricing, relevant assortment, and promotions.
Analyze market trends and customer preferences to select brands and products that meet current and future needs.
Develop bottom-up financial plans to meet category and total-area sales and margin goals.
Oversee product assortment, determine category mix and roles, and approve master product selection.
Partner with inventory and supply chain teams to optimize inventory and support promotions.
Conduct store visits to assess assortment presentation, pricing, and promotions against strategic goals.
Set and review pricing strategies to maintain brand pricing integrity, maximize gross margin, and strengthen competitive positioning.
Set promotional pricing based on seasonal events, the competitive landscape, and sales goals.
Evaluate promotional effectiveness and implement changes to improve year-over-year results.
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.