Senior Buyer

High Tide • Calgary, AB

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

High Tide Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer – Accessories to join their Category Management team at their corporate office in Calgary, AB. This is a hybrid opportunity for a buyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, combining data, product, and strategy to manage a high-impact category. The role involves driving purchasing, inventory strategy, and vendor partnerships for an accessories portfolio that supports both retail stores and e-commerce platforms like Canna Cabana, Smoke Cartel, Grasscity, Dankstop, and Daily High Club. This position offers the chance to grow into increased ownership within a rapidly growing global retailer in the cannabis and accessories space, with exposure to end-to-end category management in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• 4 – 6 years in buying, merchandising, or supply chain (retail or e-commerce).
• Experience managing high-SKU, fast-moving product categories.
• Exposure to vendor management and negotiations.
• Strong Excel and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with ERP/POS systems (Tech POS, Sage X3, or similar).
• Solid understanding of inventory planning and forecasting.
• Detail-driven and highly organized.
• Commercially curious, you love understanding what sells and why.
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership.
• A team player who’s eager to learn, grow, and lead.

Nice To Haves

• International sourcing experience is an asset.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or advanced reporting tools.
• Knowledge of import/export logistics and customs processes.
• Background in accessories, CPG, or similar categories.

Responsibilities

• Curate a compelling, trend-forward product assortment.
• Drive in-stock excellence across multiple channels.
• Partner cross-functionally to bring products to life.
• Grow into full category ownership over time.
• Identify top-performing products, emerging trends, and whitespace opportunities.
• Support new product launches and development initiatives.
• Partner with Marketing and E-Commerce to execute promotions and seasonal campaigns.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels across retail and online channels.
• Balance availability with efficiency, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
• Support forecasting and planning across a high-SKU, fast-turn category.
• Collaborate with domestic and international suppliers.
• Support negotiations around cost, MOQ, lead times, and promotions.
• Monitor vendor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate product and vendor data in systems like Tech POS and Sage X3.
• Use reporting and insights to guide decisions and mitigate risks.
• Spot trends early and turn them into action.
• Work closely with Marketing, Retail, Finance, and Compliance teams.
• Support new store openings and company-wide initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Benefits

• Be part of a rapidly growing global retailer in the cannabis and accessories space.
• Work across retail and international e-commerce platforms.
• Gain exposure to end-to-end category management.
• Opportunity to grow into increased ownership.
• Collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees