Buyer

**Buyer - Leamington, ON (On-site)**

**_About Tilray_**

Tilray is a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is changing people's lives for the better - one person at a time - by inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life by providing them with products that meet the needs of their mind, body, and soul and invoke a sense of wellbeing. Tilray’s mission is to be the trusted partner for its patients and consumers by providing them with a cultivated experience and health and wellbeing through high-quality, differentiated brands and innovative products. A pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution, Tilray’s unprecedented production platform supports over 20 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and alcoholic beverages.
- Looking to develop your career at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry?_

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the
**Director of Procurement**, this position will provide support to Tilray’s Operations/Supply Chain Department in
- Purchasing: 2 years (preferred)

Shift Time:
**Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM**

**Your day-to-day responsibilities will consist of**:

- Managing Procurement Process for assigned portfolio - Direct, Indirect or MRO.
- Ability to Read, Analyze, And Procure Based on MRP & EDI Reports.
- Track & Monitor Accurately all open purchase orders
- Provide Regular Up Dates on Inbound Shipments and Vendor / SKU Related Enquiries.
- Ensure Shipments Meet Mandated Quality, Quantity, Documentary & Contracted Requirements. Report Deviation if any.
- Work with Cross Functional Teams & Assist Inventory Control Team with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis.
- Develop KPI’s for Supply Chain Partners.
- Initiate and finalize change controls for new componentry and ingredients. Follow-up with vendors accordingly to have them approve in the system

**To be successful in this position you will have the following**:

- University Graduate with Specialization in Procurement / Supply Chain Management.
- Familiarity with ROOTSTOCK or similar CLOUD BASED MRP Platform an asset
- Experience in Inventory Management - When to Utilize - LIFO, FIFO, Cycle Counts, Identify Bin Locations.
- Demonstrated Negotiations Skills
- Self-Motivated Team Player with High Level of Integrity & Ethical Qualities, Requiring Minimal Supervision
- Analytical - capable of understanding total cost of ownership and compare various alternatives, including Transportation & 3PL.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, Create Excel Reports, Power Point Presentations.
- Familiarity with Payment Term
- Familiarity with Inco Terms
- Familiarity with writing & interpreting MSA, SLA, KPI
- Minimum 3 years of related experience in purchasing & managing VMI, MRO, PACKAGING, PRINTING & LABELS, CPG, FOOD Industry.
- Due to the nature of the business and working with controlled substances, all new employees will be required to complete a background check prior to starting work. This may include: verifying work references, validating all credentials and criminal record checks.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care