Materials Buyer, Georgian Bay South Shore (Angus)

Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you.

This position is based out of Stayner, ON

What you’ll be doing:

Convert approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders (POs) in alignment with MRP signals, production schedules, and business requirements

Ensure accuracy and completeness of all purchasing transactions, including pricing, quantities, specifications, and delivery terms

Maintain data integrity within ERP systems to support planning, inventory management, and financial accuracy

Manage order confirmations, delivery schedules, and supplier commitments to ensure alignment with required timelines

Drive attainment of service level and OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance targets through disciplined order management, proactive expediting, and continuous alignment with supplier commitments and internal demand requirements

Identify supply risks early and implement mitigation actions, communicating impacts and recovery plans to stakeholders

Build and maintain effective supplier relationships to support operational execution and performance expectations

Actively manage supplier performance against defined service, quality, and delivery expectations, identifying risks and executing timely escalation and resolution to protect continuity of supply

Resolve supplier-related issues including shortages, delays, discrepancies, and quality concerns in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Execute all procurement activities in strict adherence to SOX controls, internal governance frameworks, and applicable regulatory requirements, ensuring full traceability, documentation integrity, and audit readiness at all times

Ensure proper approvals, documentation, and controls are consistently applied across all purchasing activities

Support internal and external audit requirements as needed

Partner closely with Planning, Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure alignment on material priorities and availability

Balance supply continuity with inventory and working capital targets, minimizing excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining required service levels

Your Environment: Interaction with warehouse, production, and controlled storage environments

You’ll need to have:

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field.

3-5 years’ experience as a Buyer, Procurement Specialist, or similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment

Experience using ERP/MRP software. SAP is an asset.

Intermediate level Excel and other Microsoft programs

Adept knowledge of materials planning principles, inventory control techniques, and supply chain management concepts

Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is an asset

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. For candidates with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request in all phases of the selection process.

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