Job Description

Salary:

Career Opportunity

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 GeoSpectrums 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 cuttingedge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture stateoftheart underwater acoustic components, transducers, and endtoend 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 its like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting www.geospectrum.ca.

Responsibilities

Vendor Management: 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.
Material Expediting: Partner closely with project teams to proactively expedite materials and ensure project timelines and delivery commitments are met.
Documentation: Maintain clear, accurate, and wellorganized records of purchase orders, delivery schedules, and vendor communications.
CrossFunctional Communication: Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to address and resolve procurement or deliveryrelated questions and challenges.
Team Support: Provide administrative and project support to the Procurement team, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Postsecondary education in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of three (3) 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 fastpaced 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.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

Total Rewards

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long term success. It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.

We offer:

Competitive salary based on experience
Work-life balance with core hours
Paid time off
Employee-family assistance program
Group plan benefits
Virtual healthcare
RRSP matching
Corporate discounts and perks
Career development opportunities
Professional development and training
Monthly activities led by Social Committee
Employee driven wellness and activity initiatives
Free on-site parking

Professional Development

GeoSpectrum is committed to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive both professionally and personally, while advancing cutting edge underwater acoustic technology. Youll engage in regular development and performance discussions with your manager, have access to an online learning platform, and benefit from mentoring programs designed to strengthen your skills and open doors to new opportunities in your field.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, opportunities for growth are equitable, and every colleague can reach their full potential. At GeoSpectrum Technologies, we hire and develop talented individuals who drive innovation.

Accommodation

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Indigenous persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.If you are a member of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Apply Today

While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you requirea disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at
jobs@geospectrum.ca.

GeoSpectrum Technologies, Inc

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