Buyer Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Buyer

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Initiates purchase of materials, supplies, and services that align with production rates and sales requirements.
  • Monitor customer portals for new orders or changes to existing orders and review with the sales team and suppliers.
  • Develops strong relationships with suppliers of cannabis products to ensure consistent access to products for our patients.
  • Select, purchase, and assort products, managing all aspects of inventory for regions & categories of responsibility.
  • Responsible for placing orders on a weekly basis to meet inventory needs and drive business.
  • Manage open-to-buy and be a stakeholder of P&L ownership.
  • Planning and executing pricing strategies such as promotions, markdowns, and overall margin management.
  • Creates and manages POS in ERP system.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
  • 3+ years of retail buying, merchandising, planning, or related experience.
  • Understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management practices.
  • Thorough understanding of the Cannabis industry.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Understanding of perishable procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting, and financial management practices.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact-based decisions.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel (Expert), Power BI, Outlook, Powerpoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive, able to operate standard office equipment.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must pass any and all required background checks.
  • Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. 
  • This employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or feet, and reach with hands and arms. 
  • May be required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.