Purchasing Associate

Purchasing Assistant

The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for accurately and timely ordering and rotating products to generate maximum revenue and profit. The incumbent will also work to ensure day‑to‑day comps are being met through appropriate purchasing decisions. Additional key duties include working closely with purchasing and providing updates on spoilage, entering orders, and encouraging staff to rotate products properly.

• Updating confirmed quantities, weights, delivery dates, and costs
• Updating freight information
• Update Country of Origin (COO) information
• Issuing credits/debits to suppliers for PO/Invoice discrepancies
• Tracking open purchase orders, receiving appointments/dates, and accurately updating the system
• Maintenance of vendor information within the system (contacts, emails, etc.)
• New supplier information/process follow‑up
• Support buyers with food safety audit/follow‑up responsibilities
• Sustainability and Catch‑method documentation
• Marketing accruals set‑up and tracking

• Develop negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Buying seafood, land protein, specialty items, gourmet products, and desserts.
• Properly setting up new item codes and ensuring all attributes are correct in order entry system.
• Assistance with fresh and frozen inventory control
• Relaying purchasing/product/pricing information to the sales team
• Monitor inventory levels and reporting shortages.
• Progressively take ownership of low to medium value purchasing categories
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Education
  - High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience
  - One to two years of purchasing experience, preferably working with seafood or with other proteins.
• Work ethic - A demonstrated sense of urgency in meeting critical and time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Communication
  - Ability to communicate in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Office‑based position
• A combination of the above will also be considered.

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.