Our client is a well-established Atlantic Canadian industrial services organization with many years of experience supporting commercial, industrial, and infrastructure operations across the region. With expertise spanning mechanical services, heavy equipment support, fabrication, machining, and specialized field services, the company has built a solid reputation for delivering reliable solutions to complex operational challenges.

Known for its skilled workforce, practical problem-solving approach, and commitment to safety and customer service, the organization plays a critical role in supporting clients whose operations depend on responsiveness, technical expertise, and operational excellence. As the business continues to grow and invest in its people, processes, and systems, it is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to help strengthen procurement and inventory management practices across the organization.

Meridia Recruitment Solutions is pleased to be partnering with our client on a confidential search for a Purchasing & Inventory Specialist based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Reporting to operational leadership, the Purchasing & Inventory Specialist plays a key role in supporting purchasing, inventory control, and operational efficiency across the organization. This position is responsible for coordinating the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services while ensuring inventory records remain accurate and inventory levels effectively support operational needs.

Working closely with operations teams, department managers, suppliers, and Accounts Payable, the successful candidate will help ensure purchasing activities are executed efficiently, inventory is effectively managed, and critical materials are available when required.

The role offers the opportunity to expand responsibilities over time and become a trusted resource for purchasing processes, inventory controls, cost-management initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across the business.

Process purchase requisitions and prepare purchase orders for materials, supplies,



equipment, and services.
Obtain and evaluate quotations based on pricing, quality, availability, delivery requirements, and service levels.
Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers regarding delivery schedules and outstanding orders.
Coordinate shipping, freight, and delivery requirements as needed.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing data, and supporting documentation.
Communicate purchasing updates, shortages, delays, and supply concerns to internal stakeholders.
Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve purchasing, receiving, and invoicing discrepancies.
Maintain accurate inventory records within the organization's ERP system.
Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment activities while minimizing excess inventory and maintaining inventory accuracy.
Conduct cycle counts and assist with physical inventory activities.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and support corrective actions.
Assist with developing and improving purchasing procedures, inventory controls, and operational processes.
Support cost-control initiatives, evaluate supplier performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

You enjoy solving problems, managing competing priorities, and building positive relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment where priorities can shift quickly, and urgent purchasing requirements regularly arise.

2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, supply chain, materials management, or a related position.





- Experience processing purchase orders, obtaining supplier quotations, and tracking orders through completion.
- Knowledge of purchasing and inventory management principles.
- Experience using ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills.

~ Assets include:
Experience within industrial, manufacturing, construction, mechanical, transportation, or operations-focused environments.
Experience coordinating freight, shipping, receiving, or logistics activities.
Experience with inventory planning, cycle counting, and inventory control processes.
Exposure to purchasing process improvement, supplier management, or cost-control initiatives.

This is an opportunity to join a stable and growing organization where purchasing and inventory management are recognized as critical business functions. You'll work closely with operational leaders and key stakeholders across the business while gaining broad exposure to procurement, inventory control, supplier management, and process improvement initiatives.

The organization offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities for qualified growth, and the chance to develop into a trusted subject matter expert supporting purchasing and inventory activities across the operation.

Competitive pay, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive medical benefits.
Stable weekday schedule with early start and finish times.
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📌 Purchasing & Inventory Logistics Clerk (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Important Business
📍 Nova Scotia