Retail Buyer

About the company

STIIIZY is one of the leading cannabis brands in the industry, rooted in California with operations expanding across the United States and distribution networks reaching over 60 countries worldwide. The STIIIZY product line is the best-selling vape brand across all BDSA-tracked markets and the best-selling brand overall in California. The company’s mission is to provide the ultimate one-stop-shop cannabis experience through exceptional customer service and diversified products, building long-term customer loyalty while continuing rapid growth. STIIIZY’s corporate culture emphasizes the core values: Influence, Inspire, Innovate, Win, & Grow.

About the role

Reporting to the Retail Procurement & Marketing Operations Manager, the Retail Buyer manages purchasing activities, vendor relationships, and inventory performance across STIIIZY’s 60+ California retail locations. Working alongside the existing Retail Buyer, this position owns an assigned portfolio of brands and serves as the primary point of contact for those vendor relationships. The role involves negotiating pricing, purchasing terms, minimum order quantities, lead times, and promotional support while ensuring stores maintain appropriate inventory levels without overstocking. The Retail Buyer collaborates closely with Distribution, HQ Marketing, and Store Operations to align purchasing strategies with product launches, promotions, and individual store needs. This is an on-site position at STIIIZY HQ.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with an assigned portfolio of brands, serving as the primary point of contact for vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, purchasing terms, minimum order quantities, lead times, and promotional support to improve business performance.
• Manage restocking activities and purchase orders to maintain appropriate inventory levels across retail locations while minimizing overstock.
• Monitor inventory performance metrics, including inventory turns, gross margin, sell-through, and return on inventory.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing strategies, reduce aged inventory, and increase inventory efficiency.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new brands and vendors that align with the company’s retail strategy.
• Develop and maintain vendor scorecards to monitor supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Address vendor performance issues while maintaining productive and professional business relationships.
• Partner with Distribution, Marketing, and Store Operations to coordinate product launches, promotions, and inventory needs.
• Analyze purchasing and inventory data using Excel to support informed business decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchase order records and ensure purchasing activities follow established company procedures.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable cannabis industry regulations, including state and local requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in retail buying, purchasing, procurement, or merchandising.
• Proven experience managing vendor relationships and independently negotiating pricing and purchasing terms.
• Strong Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables, lookup functions, and inventory reports.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze inventory metrics, including inventory turns, gross margin, and sell-through.
• Experience creating, processing, and managing purchase orders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vendor relationships and purchasing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Ability to work on-site at HQ Monday through Friday, with availability to work weekends and holidays as business needs require.
• Cannabis industry experience is highly preferred but not required.
• Experience with multi-location retail, grocery, convenience, or specialty retail purchasing is highly valued.
• Familiarity with Metrc, online POS systems, and demand planning tools is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.

Schedule

On-site at STIIIZY HQ, Monday through Friday, with weekends and holidays as needed.

Benefits

All employees receive competitive compensation and paid training. Benefits packages based on eligibility include:

• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with generous employer match
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts on products and services