Purchaser

GeoSpectrum Technologies, Inc

7d•Onsite

About The Position

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Purchaser! Reporting to the Subcontract Manager, the Purchaser will play a key role within the Procurement team, supporting supplier management across the full procurement lifecycle. This includes building strong supplier relationships, managing quoting activities, overseeing purchasing processes, and expediting materials to meet operational needs. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational and time management skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to excellence. In this role, you will help ensure both company and customer requirements are met efficiently, professionally, and with a high level of attention to detail, contributing directly to GeoSpectrum’s continued success. About Us GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting‑edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state‑of‑the‑art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end‑to‑end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships. To learn more about who we are and what it’s like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting www.geospectrum.ca.

Requirements

Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in supply chain or logistics, with a focus on supplier sourcing and material procurement.
Proven ability to manage a high volume of suppliers and purchasing requests in a fast‑paced environment.
Demonstrated financial, procurement, and overall business acumen, with the ability to make sound purchasing decisions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while managing quoting, system setup, purchase order creation, order tracking, ongoing communication, and issue resolution throughout the procurement process.
Partner closely with project teams to proactively expedite materials and ensure project timelines and delivery commitments are met.
Maintain clear, accurate, and well‑organized records of purchase orders, delivery schedules, and vendor communications.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to address and resolve procurement‑ or delivery‑related questions and challenges.
Provide administrative and project support to the Procurement team, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as needed.