Purchasing Category Manager Finfish

6 days ago


East Rancho Dominguez, California, United States Santa Monica Seafood Full time
About the Role

The Purchasing Category Manager Finfish is a critical position at Santa Monica Seafood, responsible for overseeing all aspects of finfish procurement. This role requires expertise in the seafood industry, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex supply chains.

Key Responsibilities
  • Finfish Sourcing and Procurement: Source and procure high-quality salmon products from domestic and international suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and competitive pricing.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with salmon suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and prices, and ensuring compliance with company quality standards.
  • Market Analysis and Strategic Purchasing: Analyze market trends and pricing to make strategic purchasing decisions, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
  • Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels to ensure consistent supply while minimizing waste, and coordinate with sales and operations teams to align purchasing with demand forecasts.
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company quality standards, and implement and oversee bidding processes for major salmon contracts.
  • Vendor Evaluation and Selection: Evaluate and select vendors based on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, and manage and optimize the salmon category budget.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with the processing team to maximize yield and product quality, and stay informed about industry trends, sustainability practices, and market conditions affecting salmon supply.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in seafood purchasing, preferably with a focus on salmon.
  • Skills: Proven track record in negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in data analysis and inventory management software.
  • Personal Qualities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of food safety regulations and sustainability practices in the seafood industry, and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
What We Offer

Santa Monica Seafood offers a competitive base pay, bonus opportunities, group medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, vacation, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with generous employer match. In addition, employee discounts at company-owned cafes, and wholesale pricing on seafood, along with a collegial and growth-oriented atmosphere, make this a highly attractive career opportunity.



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