Partnering directly with the Head of Market on merchandising and purchasing strategy, the Merchandising and Purchasing Manager will build and lead the company's first merchandising and purchasing department, supported by a small team of one to two people, and owning the product assortment across all Minnesota retail locations, from purchasing and vendor relationships to pricing, allocation, and in-store and digital presentation. Using sell-through and SKU-level data, this person makes sure every store carries the right mix of Vireo-produced and third-party products, in the right depth, at the right time, for both medical patients and adult-use customers, while keeping every purchase compliant with Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management requirements.