Assistant Purchaser
$51,147–$55,120 year
On-siteRenton, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Create and manage purchase orders for an assigned vendor portfolio across all stores while forecasting demand from sales data to maintain optimal inventory levels. Track deliveries, resolve vendor discrepancies and pricing issues, and maintain accurate vendor records. Partner with Marketing and Inventory to plan for promotions and seasonal peaks, while analyzing aged inventory to recommend discounts, returns, or vendor outreach. Support inventory adjustments and vendor payments alongside the Ops Lead, ensuring compliance-driven process changes are executed within a regulated environment. Requires 3+ years in purchasing or inventory coordination, proficiency in Excel, and must be 21+ for Washington State cannabis regulation.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years in purchasing, buying, procurement, or inventory coordination
- Solid grasp of PO workflows and inventory tracking
- Comfortable making data-based ordering decisions
- Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
- Strong organization, time management, and clear cross-functional communication
- Must be 21+ (Washington State cannabis regulation)
- Must be willing to participate in our random (illegal) drug testing program
- All offers of employment are contingent pending a background check
Desired Qualifications
- Cannabis or other regulated-industry experience
- Familiarity with POS/inventory systems and WA cannabis compliance
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