Buyer

Buyer

$70,000 - $80,000/yr

Location: Leamington, ON

Auxly is an international cannabis company dedicated to bringing innovative, effective, and high-quality cannabis products to the medical, wellness and adult-use markets. Auxly's experienced team of industry first-movers and enterprising visionaries have secured a diversified supply of raw cannabis, strong clinical, scientific, and operating capabilities and leading research and development infrastructure in order to create trusted products and brands in an expanding global market.

About the Role

The Buyer is responsible for managing the day-to-day purchasing activities that support operations at the Leamington facility. This role oversees the full Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process and executes purchasing activities driven by both purchase requisitions and MRP planning signals, ensuring materials and services are available to support operational requirements.

As the primary procurement representative on-site, the Buyer works closely with Operations, Cultivation, Maintenance, Quality, Receiving, Finance, Planning, and suppliers to ensure materials and services are available when needed. Success in this role requires strong organization, attention to detail, proactive follow-up, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Review and process purchase requisitions and MRP-generated purchasing recommendations.


• Create and maintain accurate purchase orders within the ERP system.


• Utilize MRP, inventory, lead times, and demand information to support purchasing decisions and maintain continuity of supply.


• Obtain supplier order confirmations and proactively manage open purchase orders.


• Monitor deliveries, track ETAs, and communicate updates to stakeholders.


• Expedite critical orders and resolve supply issues to minimize operational disruption.


• Maintain visibility of open purchase orders, proactively follow up with suppliers on outstanding commitments, and communicate risks, delays, and changes in delivery schedules to stakeholders.


• Monitor inventory levels and supply requirements and proactively address potential shortages or disruptions.

Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) Execution

• Manage purchasing activities throughout the full P2P cycle.


• Partner with Receiving to ensure timely and accurate receipt of goods.


• Investigate and resolve receiving, invoicing, pricing, quantity, quality, and documentation discrepancies.


• Support three-way matching and work with suppliers and Accounts Payable to resolve issues.


• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP data, including supplier information, pricing, lead times, order status, and supporting documentation to ensure data integrity and transactional accuracy throughout the procurement process.


• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company procurement policies, approval authorities, purchasing procedures, and documentation requirements while maintaining complete and auditable records.

Stakeholder & Supplier Support

• Serve as the primary procurement contact for the Leamington facility.


• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.


• Coordinate resolution of quality, packaging, labeling, shipping, and delivery issues with suppliers.


• Support supplier onboarding and vendor master data maintenance.


• Identify and escalate supply risks, shortages, and service concerns in a proactive manner.


• Support procurement initiatives, supplier transitions, and continuous improvement projects.


• Act as the Procurement team's on-site representative and liaison between site stakeholders and the broader Procurement function.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.


• Purchasing, procurement, planning, inventory management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.


• Strong understanding of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes.


• Experience working in an MRP-driven environment with a solid understanding of supply planning, inventory management, and material replenishment concepts.


• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; experience with Sage X3 is considered an asset.


• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyze data, manage information, and support purchasing activities.


• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new systems, processes, and supply chain concepts.


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve issues independently.


• Experience in cannabis, agriculture, food, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing is considered an asset.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.


• Proactive and responsive.


• Strong at follow-up and issue resolution.


• Comfortable managing a high volume of transactions, planning signals, and stakeholder requests.


• Investigative and solutions-oriented, with the ability to identify root causes and resolve issues effectively.


• Eager to learn, adaptable, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and develop new skills.


• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.


• A reliable procurement representative and trusted resource for the Leamington site.

Auxly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.