Glass House Brands Inc. · 2 hours ago
Purchasing Manager
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGlass House Brands is a cannabis retail company looking to add a Purchasing Manager to its team. This role involves managing the purchasing flow, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with various departments to optimize product assortments and drive sales across multiple retail locations.
CannabisConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Drive and manage a portion of each store’s profitability by curating brand assortments that support the total store business
Ensure all designated brand products are in stock based on availability and demand across markets
Engage in negotiations with brands to drive sales, optimize pricing strategies, and maximize gross margins
Develop, maintain, and execute financial Open to Buy plans by store, brand, and market
Maintain tracking of all invoices, deliveries, credits, and pricing for designated brands across all markets
Partner with Retail Accounting Lead/Retail Cash Associate and/or Accounting Team to facilitate payments and negotiate terms
Partner with Retail Marketing team to drive global messaging to enhance customer communication and drive sales
Support execution of retail marketing strategies through brand partnerships to negotiate and confirm promotional details to support growth of business and customer engagement
Assist Retail Marketing in maintaining a centralized calendar of designated brand demos, and in-store events with peers to present a cohesive monthly and quarterly calendar for store locations
Support Inventory teams in seeking credits for returns, invoice errors, and aging inventory with corresponding brands and distributors
Manage purchasing flow of designated brands in each assigned location by following best practices and utilizing all tools available, including Power BI reporting, to ensure accurate reorders and replenishment of key items in accordance with space allocation and velocity
Collaborate with the Purchasing team, Store Manager, and Inventory Manager to efficiently execute all purchasing tasks and projects
Lead with strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Support, contribute, and participate in purchasing and marketing calls
Responsible for communication of designated brand promos and events to Retail Marketing to align with global and store strategies
Exhibit consistent professional communication, follow-through and problem-solving skills while maintaining a multi-store perspective of purchasing oversight
Communicate purchasing information/directives (pricing, samples, promotions, credits, etc.) to the store team as needed
Support, develop, and facilitate communication of staff education materials on all current and future product
Work with Sr. Director of Purchasing, Retail Regional Director, Store Manager, and Inventory Manager to develop the best strategy to execute and purchasing, merchandising, and storage plans while complying with space constraints and other obstacles or bottlenecks
Support the team in performing operational procedures accurately and in a timely fashion while adhering to all compliance and company SOPs
Support and guide team members to use company product reports (Power BI & Treez Analytics) to react to trends and drive business
Consistently evaluate current purchasing and inventory management processes to ensure they are streamlined and efficient. Communicate feedback directly to Sr. Director of Purchasing, Regional Retail Director, Store Management, or Inventory Manager
Demonstrate all company core values
Regular attendance and punctuality are essential
Communicate and coach effectively to all levels across the store and markets
Develop partnerships to drive positive business results
Adapt to changes required by the business
Act professionally and with integrity providing open, honest, and constructive feedback
Make fast, smart decisions, take initiative and calculated risks to improve personal and store performance
Work well in a team environment
Accept responsibility for performance and ensure all commitments are met
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Buyer in a retail environment
Must be 21+ years old
Must pass a background check (Live Scan in certain markets)
Exhibits strong leadership skills amongst peers
Upholds excellent customer service skills and supports a service-oriented culture
Proven track record of achieving positive statistical results (sales and KPIs)
Excellent organizational and proven record-keeping abilities
Uses sound judgment when making decisions
Preferred
Cannabis retail experience
B.A. preferred, but experience is paramount
Experience working in a highly regulated business is desirable
Company
Glass House Brands Inc.
Glass House Brands Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$292.5MKey Investors
WhiteHawk Capital Partners
2025-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $77.5M
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $50M
2023-08-24Post Ipo Equity· $15M
Leadership Team
Kyle Kazan
Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Graham Farrar
President
Recent News
2026-01-20
GlobeNewswire
2025-12-19
New Cannabis Ventures
2025-11-30
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