Seafood Buyer

Are you an experienced seafood procurement professional looking to join a high‑volume, industry‑leading food distributor? We’re seeking a Seafood Buyer to manage purchasing across fresh, frozen, and value‑added seafood categories. This role ensures product availability, competitive pricing, and strong supplier performance while supporting sales, service levels, and margin goals.

If you understand seafood markets, specifications, sustainability standards, and the fast‑moving nature of perishable procurement, this is a high‑impact opportunity to grow your career.

What You’ll Do

• Purchase seafood products (fresh, frozen, value‑added) based on demand, market conditions, and warehouse capacity
• Negotiate pricing, quantities, freight, and long‑term agreements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with seafood processors, importers, and suppliers
• Monitor global seafood markets, seasonality, quotas, and catch volumes
• Maintain strong in‑stock positions and respond quickly to short‑notice needs
• Work closely with warehouse teams to ensure proper rotation, temperature control, and handling
• Control obsolete inventory and minimize shrinkage through proactive forecasting and purchasing discipline
• Provide product and pricing support to sales and collaborate with operations, category management, and finance

What You Bring

• High School Diploma/GED required (Bachelor’s preferred)
• 2+ years of purchasing experience
• Seafood purchasing experience is required
• Foodservice, wholesale food, or retail distribution experience strongly preferred
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor‑management skills
• Ability to analyze data, understand market trends, and make informed decisions
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment

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