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Seafood Buyer

Seafood Buyer

Staff Management | SMX • Grand Rapids, MI, United States
2 days ago
Salary
$90,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Seafood Buyer

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. We are looking for an experienced Seafood Buyer in the Grand Rapids area! In this role, you would be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring fresh, frozen, and value-added seafood products to meet quality, cost, and service requirements. This role manages supplier relationships, monitors market conditions, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates with internal teams to maintain consistent supply while optimizing cost and margins. College degree or equivalent work experience a plus.

Salary: $90,000/annual

Shift: M-F, 8am-5pm

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Perks & Benefits: Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, 401k, STD /LTD, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Advancement Opportunities

Duties:

  • Oversee the daily functions of purchasing and supplier relations while adhering to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Source seafood products (fresh, frozen, wild-caught, farm-raised) aligned with company specifications and demand forecasts
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with domestic and international suppliers
  • Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules and maintaining purchasing records.
  • Working closely with warehouse staff to identify needs and opportunities.
  • Monitor inventory levels and adjust purchasing plans to minimize spoilage, shrink, and out-of-stocks.
  • Coordinate inbound freight as needed and reconcile all costs associated.
  • Conduct yourself as a professional while adhering to company policies and ethical practices.
  • Work closely with Sales, Operations, QA, Logistics and Finance.
  • Support new product development by sourcing raw materials and providing cost input.
  • Participate in new supplier opportunities.

Position Requirements:

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • 2 plus years of seafood buyer or protein procurement experience
  • Business acumen with strong knowledge of seafood species, forms, yields and seasonality.
  • Ability to effectively negotiate
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Good communication skills: verbal & written
  • 2 years' experience in purchasing
  • Successful track record in supplier relations and margin management
  • College degree or equivalent work experience a plus
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Requirements: Background Check, Must be at least 18 years old., required education: HS Diploma or GED.

Work Location: SMX SF, Grand Rapids, MI 49512.

Job Types: Distribution, General Labor, Warehouse, Administrative/Clerical, Quality. Industry: Miscellaneous.

The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $43.27 - $43.27 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at

SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

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