Description
Cronos Group is an innovative global cannabinoid company with international production and distribution across five continents. Cronos Group is committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research technology and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience Cronos Group is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos Groups portfolio includes PEACE NATURALS a global health and wellness platform adult-use brand Spinach and Lord Jones.
At 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.
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for converting purchase requisitions (PR) into purchase orders (PO) and managing all purchase orders to closure. This role manages the purchase order process which includes; training requisitioners on how to properly submit PRs validating PR accuracy creating POs issuing POs per the DOA policy updating POs (as needed) tracking POs to delivery assisting accounts payable team to ensure a 3-way match and closing out matched POs. This role will be responsible for managing tiered price lists with strategic vendors and for managing the accuracy in $100M in annual purchases. To be successful in this role the Procurement Specialist will need to work closely with the supply and demand planning teams located in Stayner Ontario to ensure POs are issued accurately timely expedited when needed and supply is available to meet the business demands. This role leads supply assurance efforts and delivers financial value to the business through the execution of cost savings and value optimization projects. Cronos is a fast-paced company in a growing industry so this role must be flexible and ready to support the rapid launch of new products.
This position will report to the Director of Procurement and will be based in Stayner ON.
What youll be doing:
- Managing the PR to PO creation process includes training requestors validating PRs creating POs issuing POs via the appropriate approval chain (DOA) updating the PO as needed tracking the PO to delivery and assisting the business and accounts payable to ensure a 3-way match and PO closure (Indirect POs).
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders in Supply Chain Operations and Sales to ensure the appropriate supply is available to meet all business demands.
- Lead the due diligence qualification and on-boarding of all new suppliers.
- Deliver financial value through cost savings and value optimization projects.
- Build in-depth knowledge on SAP and become the SAP purchasing subject matter expert updating how to documentation and leading SAP training sessions with key stakeholders.
- Backup other Procurement Specialists creating redundancy and ensuring the procurement KPIs are met by delivering timely and accurate POs
Youll need to have:
- 5-7 years of experience in purchasing procurement or supply chain.
- College degree required ideally focus on Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance or other related field. Relevant certifications (e.g. CPP CPSM) are a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple workstreams.
- Strong business acumen analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail is required.
- Demonstrated abilities as a procurement specialist/buyer with experience in SAP purchasing system.
- Highly effective written and oral communication skills with ability to present complex information to varied audiences.
- Knowledge of sourcing fundamentals and ability to lead RFPs with tight deadlines
- High level of proficiency in Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook and Teams.
Salary range: $65000 - $85000 (Stayner Ontario*) per year
The actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidates experience skills qualifications geographic location applicable market datainternal equity and business needs and may vary within the stated range. This role may be eligible for bonus incentive compensation or other variable pay in accordance with applicablecompany plans.
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.
Required Experience:
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