Purchaser

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