Land-Based Procurement Buyer

description : At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members' personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence-which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better. Summary:A Land-Based Procurement Buyer at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Procurement team supporting efforts for the transactional activities related to Land-Based Procurement. This position involves excellent partnership and service to our distribution centers and is ideal for someone who has analytical skills, excellent customer service, and is detail orientated. The position requires industry knowledge on land based protien with regards to sourcing, portion control, product specifications, market conditions, pricing relevancy and food safety. key_responsibilities : 1. Replenishment ManagementManage all replenishment buying for Land-based Procurement (LBP) sourced and supplied items across distribution centers (DCs).Generate purchase orders directly from each DC to maintain inventory levels according to safety stock standards.Book and oversee all freight arrangements for LBP replenishment items.Provide comprehensive communication to sales teams regarding inventory status by DC.2. Operational OversightOversee all aspects of LBP sourced items in DCs, including price cycle reviews, freight management, quantity limits, and daily communication protocols.Ensure adherence to service cost optimization while maintaining high levels of quality and meeting delivery targets.Supply day-to-day management to ensure product availability and performance in DCs.3. Strategic SupportAssist category managers in developing and implementing strategic sourcing and procurement processes.Work with category managers to develop price forecasts for key market drivers.Develop expertise in key material market suppliers and cost structures to support informed decision-making.4. Vendor Relations and CommunicationEnforce safety practices and ensure timely and professional business transactions.Review inventory, item movement/history, ad projections, and product supply to determine ordering needs and take appropriate action.Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.