Job Description – Buyer (Charlottetown)
This role is currently vacant and we are actively hiring as of June 01, 2026
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
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.
Buyer
Location: Charlottetown, PE
About the Role
The Buyer is responsible for managing the day-to-day purchasing activities that support operations at the Charlottetown 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 production requirements.
The Buyer plays an important role in supporting material availability through the effective execution of MRP recommendations, inventory monitoring, and supplier coordination. Working closely with Production, Quality, Receiving, Finance, Planning, suppliers, and the broader Procurement team, the Buyer helps ensure continuity of supply while supporting operational objectives. 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
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Review and process purchase requisitions and MRP-generated purchasing recommendations.
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Create and maintain accurate purchase orders within the ERP system.
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Utilize MRP, inventory, lead times, and demand information to support purchasing decisions and maintain continuity of supply.
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Obtain supplier order confirmations and proactively manage open purchase orders.
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Monitor deliveries, track ETAs, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
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Expedite critical orders and resolve supply issues to minimize operational disruption.
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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.
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Monitor inventory levels and supply requirements and proactively address potential shortages or disruptions.
Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) Execution
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Manage purchasing activities throughout the full P2P cycle.
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Partner with Receiving to ensure timely and accurate receipt of goods.
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Investigate and resolve receiving, invoicing, pricing, quantity, quality, and documentation discrepancies.
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Support three-way matching and work with suppliers and Accounts Payable to resolve issues.
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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.
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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
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Serve as a primary day-to-day procurement contact for the Charlottetown facility.
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Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
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Coordinate resolution of quality, packaging, labeling, shipping, and delivery issues with suppliers.
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Support supplier onboarding and vendor master data maintenance.
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Identify and escalate supply risks, shortages, and service concerns in a proactive manner.
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Support procurement initiatives, supplier transitions, and continuous improvement projects.
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Collaborate closely with the Strategic Sourcing Manager and broader Procurement team to support site and corporate procurement objectives.
Qualifications & Competencies
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Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
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Purchasing, procurement, planning, inventory management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
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Strong understanding of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
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Experience working in an MRP-driven manufacturing environment with an understanding of material planning, inventory management, and supply replenishment concepts.
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Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; experience with Sage X3 is considered an asset.
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Exposure to material planning, supply planning, or inventory planning processes is considered an asset.
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Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyze data, manage information, and support purchasing activities.
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Demonstrated aptitude for learning new systems, processes, and supply chain concepts.
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Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve issues independently.
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Experience in cannabis, food, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, or manufacturing environments is considered an asset.
Success Profile
The ideal candidate is:
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Highly organized and detail-oriented.
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Proactive and responsive.
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Strong at follow-up and issue resolution.
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Comfortable managing a high volume of transactions, MRP recommendations, inventory signals, and stakeholder requests.
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Investigative and solutions-oriented, with the ability to identify root causes and resolve issues effectively.
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Eager to learn, adaptable, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and develop new skills.
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Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
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A dependable procurement team member and trusted resource for internal stakeholders.
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.
