Retail Procurement Manager

Our Story:

Story Cannabis was built by misfits on a mission — people bold enough to shift the cannabis narrative and create something better. Founded in 2021 by industry veterans, Story is a vertically integrated company headquartered in Phoenix, operating across Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, and Louisiana, and we’re just getting started.

Our vision is to bring hope, happiness, and healing to the world through cannabis, and we’re doing it one state, one store, and one customer at a time.

Leadership defines how we show up. Data drives how we grow. Gratitude keeps us grounded. Unity fuels our momentum. And growth, in every sense, inspires everything we do.

If you’re ready to challenge what’s expected and shape the future of cannabis, your next chapter starts with Story.

Overview:

The retail procurement manager is responsible for overseeing retail product purchasing activity across all markets. This role ensures stores have the right mix of products at the right time, balancing cost, quality, vendor performance, and inventory health. The manager leads a team of buyers, drives vendor strategy, and partners closely with both retail operations and wholesale teams to align procurement decisions with demand, sales objective, and overall trade balance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the retail buying team, providing training, oversight, and support.

• Develop and execute strategies to optimize product mix, cost, and promotions.

• Build and maintain national vendor relationships, ensuring balanced partnerships.

• Partner with wholesale leadership to support vendor development efforts.

• Partner with retail leadership to manage product performance and stock levels.

• Work with marketing leadership to drive new product and promotion launches.

• Analyze procurement, inventory, and vendor spend data to monitor efficiency.

• Coordinate closely with planning, finance, marketing, and stores to ensure alignment.

• Act as the point of escalation for vendor and product concerns.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma (or GED) required, Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Logistics, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum 5+ years in procurement, supply chain, or retail operations; cannabis preferred.

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing buyers or procurement teams.

• Strong vendor management skills with experience in national account development.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional partnership abilities.

• Experience with cannabis software, ERP systems, and compliance tools.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Our Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO) including 8 paid holidays per year*

• Medical Insurance, which includes a 100% company paid option for employees*

• Dental Insurance, which includes a 100% paid option for employees*

• Vision Insurance, which includes a 100% paid option for employees *

• 401k retirement savings plan*

• Company paid Short-Term & Long-Term disability*

• Company paid Life Insurance*

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee referral program

• Commuter benefits*

• Product discounts

• Additional compensation incentives (tips, bonuses, etc.)

*For full-time positions only

We want our story to be one that fosters an inclusive culture and provides an enriching employee experience. As an equal-opportunity employer, we embrace individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all individuals, including those who may have encountered legal issues related to previous marijuana laws. We understand that these laws have disproportionately impacted certain communities and individuals. We are committed to considering all candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and potential to contribute to our team, rather than focusing solely on past legal encounters. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with past involvement with the legal system, to apply for positions within our organization.