Summary of Position:

Be part of launching a new product category for a large leading food processing market leader!

Our client is launching a state-of-the-art seafood processing facility that will provide premium-quality seafood to local and regional restaurants. Their operations will follow industry-leading practices and adhere strictly to regulatory standards to ensure the highest levels of safety, quality, and sustainability. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for accurately and efficiently ordering all seafood product categories, with a focus on maximizing revenue and profit. This role involves ensuring that inventory requirements are consistently met through smart purchasing decisions and effective product management. Success in this position requires strong communication and collaboration with key departments, including Quality Assurance, Sales, Inventory Control, and Logistics.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

•Responsible for all Fresh, and Frozen Seafood purchasing categories.

•Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and brokers.

•Monitor inventories to ensure product quality and turnover.

•Support the warehouse team in best practices for the product.

•Communicate and collaborate with the sales team on usage. Communicate new and discontinued items, changes in products, and packaging.

•Understand and utilize the logistics network to efficiently transport products.

Minimum Requirements:

•Education - High school diploma or equivalent.

•Experience - 3 years experience in purchasing all seafood categories, specifically in East Coast related fish