Seafood Purchasing and Processing Manager

Seafood Purchasing and Processing Manager

Pay Range:
Seattle Fish Company & Lombardi Brothers Meats
. Base pay: $/yr – $/yr.

We’re seeking a Purchasing Manager who is as obsessive as we are about quality, partnerships, sustainability, and building great relationships and teams. You will be responsible for leading all procurement activity, a high‑performing team of four, and supporting the aggressive and successful growth plans of the company. Through a purposeful and structured approach, the Purchasing Manager provides leadership and vision to inspire action on responsible sourcing and cost control.

• Lead and take part in company‑wide strategic and tactical initiatives as required.
• Develop, coach and mentor direct reports with a strong emphasis on continual improvement, skill development, high‑quality work, teamwork, and active engagement.
• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate contracts for core (high volume) categories.
• Contribute to the Demand Planning process to ensure effective coordination, two‑way communication with sales team, and ensure products meet requirements of price, quality, sustainability and timing.
• Be a go‑to person for the sales and purchasing teams to provide market and product expertise and source new items as required (in line with new product process).
• Lead processes to meet sustainability goals of the company including supporting industry‑wide sustainability initiatives.
• Track costs and deliver company goals on cost reduction and value delivery.
• Manage division of seafood buying and processing activities and accountabilities between members of the Purchasing team to ensure effective workload allocation and maximize use of available skills.
• Serve as a primary representative of the company within our vendor community and project a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry and community.

The primary function of the Seafood Purchasing and Processing Manager is to provide management and development of the Purchasing team and ensure all necessary purchasing activities are performed on time, to a high standard. The manager will work with the team to develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize value for Seattle Fish, aligned to our sustainability mission.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of and passion for the food and hospitality industries – seafood expertise a significant plus.
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to convert strategies into tangible results.
• Experience of managing teams in a fast moving and dynamic environment.
• Experience in use of ERP systems, Excel, and other relevant analytics tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication, with a proven ability to build consensus and alignment.
• Strong customer service ethos and high level of personal accountability and responsiveness.

Director of Procurement

M‑F

Denver metro area; role expected to be in office full‑time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Dental and vision insurance
• Company paid long‑term and short‑term disability
• Discount pricing on seafood, meat, and gourmet products

We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Seattle Fish Company makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non‑discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Supply Chain and Purchasing

Seafood Product Manufacturing, Meat Products Manufacturing, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage