Buyer

Canopy Growth Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Canopy Growth Corporation is seeking a Buyer to handle procurement activities focused on purchase order management and compliance. This full-time hybrid position involves collaboration with Category Managers and Finance and requires strong analytical skills and experience with ERP systems. Ideal candidates will bring at least 2-3 years of experience in procurement and possess strong communication and teamwork abilities, contributing to a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related work experience in procurement.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and creation of Purchase Orders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deliver on defined service levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with Category Managers and Finance for procurement accuracy.
• Train internal stakeholders on requisitioning processes and ERP usage.
• Support procurement activities in mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Procurement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Procurement or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

The Company

At Canopy Growth, our mission is clear: improve lives, end cannabis prohibition, and strengthen communities. We believe that cannabis can be a force for good. We’re building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world. We will achieve this through an innovative and disruptive portfolio of cannabis and hemp-derived products.

Canopy Growth is the world's leading cannabis and hemp company. We recognize that employees are at the core of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes inclusiveness, collaboration, and diversity.

Our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table, working together to continue our incredible momentum of growth. If you are interested in building global challenger brands, scaling a business, and working in a values-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for executing day-to-day procurement activities, including the creation and management of purchase orders (POs), ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies, and supporting process improvements. This role collaborates with Category Managers, Finance, and internal stakeholders to maintain purchasing accuracy, support supplier interactions, and uphold procurement best practices within ERP systems. The Buyer also contributes to team initiatives, process optimization, and may participate in M&A integration efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize established procurement processes and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to create and assign POs to appropriate departments and item categories.
• Adhere to standard procurement guidelines and corporate policies for PO creation, distribution, and approval to ensure audit and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a resource to Procurement Category Managers and Finance to resolve procurement issues related to PO creation, supplier coordination, and invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with the resolution of problem invoices, including supplier communication and internal coordination.
• Train and support internal stakeholders and end-users on requisitioning processes and ERP usage.
• Occasionally engage with suppliers, under direction from Category Managers, to clarify PO details or assist in resolving invoice issues.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail in all procurement transactions and data entry.
• Participate in regular procurement team meetings across multiple locations, contributing to shared goals and alignment.
• Identify and recommend areas for process improvement and efficiency within the procurement lifecycle.
• Support procurement-related activities in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence and integration.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Experience

• 2-3 years of related work experience. On the job exposure to Procurement policies and practices and work experience in the field will be considered.
• Post-Secondary Education in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or related field is an asset.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and the creation of Purchase Orders, use of SAP or Sage is considered an asset.
• Ability to cross reference PO information with invoice information in order to resolve mismatches or errors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify issues, logically consider the options and provide support to ensure resolution
• Ability to communicate effectively to resolve issues, taking action on issues promptly and professionally
• Excellent attitude and work ethic; deliver upon defined service levels, communicating progress status of tasks and completion on the scheduled date.
• Basic level experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel/Word); including the ability to manipulate data in spreadsheets, format data and use basic formula functions such as sum, average, count, building tables and content within Word.
• Strong team player: respect for others, willingness to help and support team members, knowledge sharing, collaboration and conflict resolution will assist with making you successful in this role

Other Details

This is a full time hybrid position based out of Smiths Falls, ON (1 day in office per week)

We appreciate your interest, and promise to review all applications, but we will only be contacting those who best fit the requirements.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify your Talent Acquisition Partner. Please note, the chosen applicant will be required to successfully complete background and reference checks.