Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

The Cannabis Purchasing Manager plays a vital role in optimizing procurement and inventory strategy for licensed cannabis retail stores. This individual must leverage deep cannabis industry knowledge—including product types and processing methods—along with data-driven decision-making and vendor management. The role combines inventory planning and purchasing strategy with hands-on purchasing, regulatory compliance, team supervision, and e-commerce oversight.

Purchasing Strategy & Inventory Management
Develop and execute purchasing strategies tailored to store-specific and regional demand.
Monitor real-time data using tools like Headset, Posabit, Topshelfdata, and GreenBits to inform purchasing decisions.
Forecast inventory needs and maintain optimal stock levels to balance availability with risk of overstock or expiration.
Handle issues such as defective products, substitutions, or late deliveries efficiently.
Maintain adequate levels of product across categories: flower, edibles, concentrates, tinctures, topicals, beverages, paraphernalia, etc.
Vendor Relations & Procurement
Identify and evaluate new vendors based on product quality, reliability, pricing, and brand alignment.
Maintain documentation for all purchasing activity, including invoices, manifests, and transfers.
Submit accurate documentation to payroll and accounting as needed.
Coordinate closely with store managers on purchasing schedules and inventory forecasts.
E-Commerce & Loyalty Platforms
Ensure timely and accurate updates to online menus (Leafly, Dutchie, Jane, Posabit).
Ensure seamless integration between POS and e-commerce platforms.
Data & Reporting
Leverage sales data and metrics to optimize inventory and product assortment.
Collaborate with Marketing to analyze promotion performance and vendor effectiveness.
Conduct post-promotion ROI analysis to improve purchasing strategies.
Customer-Centric Focus
Data-Driven & Tech-Savvy

Minimum 3 years’ experience in cannabis procurement, retail buying, and inventory management.
At least 5 years of direct cannabis industry knowledge, including strains, product categories, and state regulations.
Deep understanding of cannabis categories: flower, concentrates, edibles, etc.
Strong experience with Washington State cannabis compliance and POS systems (GreenBits, Posabit).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word), inventory databases, and cannabis software platforms.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between retail sites.
Background in retail supply chain or inventory logistics.
Customer service experience in dispensary or retail settings.
Proven ability to stay informed on trends via industry events and market analysis.
Familiarity with aggressive inventory management systems (A.I.Demonstrated vendor negotiation and relationship-building skills.
High school diploma or GED required. High School graduate or General Education Degree (GED). To ensure quality, relevant product procurement, 5 years of firsthand, industry knowledge of all growing, curing, and processing techniques is required. A working knowledge of the cannabis industry and its laws and regulations is required. Retail and Customer service experience preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and handling of cannabis products.
frequent visual tasks (e.g. screens, inventory).
May kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl in storage environments.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, cleaning chemicals, and various retail environments.
Frequent handling of cannabis products in compliance with legal standards.
Consistent exposure to Cannabis and Cannabis-related products
Background check, drug policy

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. Your signature below signifies that you understand the duties, expectations, and contents of this job description.

Preference for Squaxin Indian Tribal members is in effect for this position. The successful candidate will be required to follow the Squaxin Island Tribe’s drug policies.