Purchaser

Kraken Robotics; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken Robotics is seeking a Purchaser for our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office. You will create and manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and expedite deliveries to ensure material availability for operations.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will maintain ERP records, collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, and support inventory replenishment in a fast-paced environment. This on-site role requires strong English communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience using an ERP system; NetSuite is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; excellent written/verbal English.
• MS Office applications, especially Excel and Outlook; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders in the ERP system.
• Monitor open POs and coordinate with suppliers for on-time delivery.
• Expedite critical/overdue orders to meet needs.
• Maintain purchasing data and supplier information in ERP.
• Review inventory levels and purchasing requirements for material availability.
• Communicate order status, delivery schedules, shortages, and discrepancies with suppliers.
• Resolve supplier-related issues including delays and invoice discrepancies.
• Support procurement process improvements and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement and material availability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

NetSuite

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Purchaser

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then come join us at Kraken Robotics.

Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for a Purchaser to join our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Office.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Purchaser is responsible for creating, issuing, and managing purchase orders to ensure the timely availability of materials, components, and services required to support business operations. This role maintains accurate purchasing records within the company's ERP system, monitors supplier performance, expedites deliveries when required, and supports inventory replenishment in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What You'll Do:

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Expedite critical and overdue orders to support operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, supplier information, and transactional records within the ERP system.
• Review inventory levels and purchasing requirements to support material availability.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Assist in resolving supplier-related issues, including delivery delays and invoice discrepancies.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives and procurement process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement and material availability.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• 1 - 3 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using an ERP system is required (NetSuite experience is considered an asset).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Supply Chain certification or progress toward certification is considered an asset.

Work Arrangement:

• On-site

Products

Dartmouth, Canada