Purchasing Agent/Buyer (Fresh and Frozen Fish)
Full Time
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Posted
Job description
Samuels and Son Seafood, the nation’s leading purveyor of fresh and frozen seafood is looking to expand our purchasing department and we have a unique and exciting opportunity for the right person. The right person for this position should have knowledge of purchasing for a wholesale food distributor and comfortable working in a very face-paced and growth-focused culture. Samuels offers competitive compensation and benefits package.
In-depth training is provided.
In-depth training is provided.
Job description:
- Strong ability to negotiate and secure best prices and terms
- Strong understanding of the global seafood marketplace
- Studies global market prices and trends to aid in decision making based on accurate research and market conditions
- Makes regular purchases of assigned items at best possible market prices based on sales flow
- Introduce new items from suppliers to the various sales departments
- Make large scale commodity purchases at best possible market prices
- Introduce new items from suppliers to the various sales teams
- Strong attention to detail in regards to product specifications and quality
- Secures and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers
- Attends category specific trade shows as required.
Skill Requirements:
- 2 years or more purchasing experience (seafood/food preferred)
- Must have experience working within an importing/exporting environment
- Proven ability to work with Senior Management
- Experience in large commodity purchasing
- Strong analytical and excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience inventory control and sourcing
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and internet savvy
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