Senior Buyer

Job Title: Senior Buyer 

Location: Toronto, ON


Days/Hours: Monday to Friday

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 Senior Buyer is responsible for executing procurement activities across direct and indirect categories, with a strong focus on MRP-driven purchasing, ERP system integrity, and global supplier management.

This role goes beyond transactional buying. The Senior Buyer is expected to analyze, challenge, and validate MRP recommendations, ensuring purchase decisions align with demand signals, inventory strategy, and supply risk.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, a strong understanding of manufacturing environments (BOM-driven planning), and proven capability in managing overseas suppliers (Asia/Europe) with long lead times.

Key Responsibilities

MRP & Planning Alignment (Core Focus)

• Run and analyze MRP outputs based on demand forecasts uploaded by Planning.


• Critically evaluate system-generated recommendations (order quantities, timing, frequency).


• Identify and challenge incorrect MRP signals by reviewing: 
  
  
  
  • Safety stock settings
  
  
  • Lead times
  
  
  • Order policies (MOQ, lot sizes, replenishment cycles)
  
  


• Investigate root causes of planning gaps (forecast variability, parameter misalignment, data issues).


• Collaborate with Planning and Procurement to continuously improve MRP accuracy and reliability.

ERP Ownership & Data Integrity

• Maintain high accuracy of ERP data, including: 
  
  
  
  • Lead times
  
  
  • Pricing
  
  
  • Vendor information
  
  
  • Item master data
  
  


• Ensure all purchase orders are: 
  
  
  
  • Accurate
  
  
  • Updated with correct ETAs
  
  
  • Closed in a timely manner
  
  


• Use ERP reporting tools to monitor: 
  
  
  
  • Open PO status
  
  
  • Delivery performance
  
  
  • Supply risks
  
  


• Act as a power user of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Sage X3 or equivalent).

Global Supplier Management 

• Manage direct relationships with overseas suppliers (Asia, Europe), including: 
  
  
  
  • Order placement and execution
  
  
  • Lead time management (60–120+ days)
  
  
  • Shipment coordination and issue resolution
  
  


• Navigate challenges related to: 
  
  
  
  • Long lead times
  
  
  • MOQ constraints
  
  
  • Demand fluctuations
  
  


• Work closely with suppliers to ensure reliability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Operational Procurement Execution

• Generate and manage purchase orders across assigned categories.


• Monitor and expedite orders to ensure continuity of supply.


• Maintain full ownership of PO lifecycle from creation to closure.


• Ensure procurement activities align with production schedules and inventory targets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with: 
  
  
  
  • Demand Planning
  
  
  • Operations
  
  
  • Finance
  
  
  • Quality
  
  


• Provide clear and proactive updates on: 
  
  
  
  • Supply risks
  
  
  • Delays
  
  
  • Inventory concerns
  
  


• Support alignment between forecast, supply plan, and procurement execution.

Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure strict adherence to procurement processes and P2P standards.


• Identify gaps in: 
  
  
  
  • MRP outputs
  
  
  • Procurement workflows
  
  
  • Supplier performance
  
  


• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.

Qualifications & Competencies

• 5–8+ years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing / CPG environment


• Strong hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (Sage X3, SAP, Oracle, etc.)


• Proven ability to: 
  
  
  
  • Interpret and challenge MRP outputs
  
  
  • Understand planning parameters (safety stock, lead time, MOQ, etc.)
  
  


• Direct experience managing overseas suppliers (Asia/Europe) — not via distributors


• Strong understanding of: 
  
  
  
  • BOM-driven environments
  
  
  • Demand variability and forecasting impact
  
  


• High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow-through skills


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


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

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.