Procurement Buyer

Department:
Aquaculture Div Admin

Location:

Clackamas

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy:
Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

A Procurement Buyer at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Aquaculture team supporting efforts to source products, manage supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and identify cost‑saving opportunities. This position compares supplier pricing, quality, and lead times; negotiates pricing and contracts; coordinates purchase orders from order to delivery; and partners with all divisions to vet new items, reduce unnecessary spend, and help the company spend smarter.

KPIs:
Documented cost savings/avoidance; percentage of key categories with multiple qualified supplier options reviewed; supplier performance against pricing, quality, service, and delivery expectations.

KPIs:
Purchase order accuracy and timely completion; inventory availability and forecast accuracy; percentage of assigned categories with current SOPs, supplier lists, cost fields, and item information maintained.

KPIs:
Timely completion of item, supplier, and alternative item vetting with approval; responsiveness to division and operational requests; completion of planned division visits or touchpoints.

KPIs:
On‑time delivery and supplier lead‑time adherence; timely freight tracking, transportation coordination, and purchase order confirmations; cross‑training coverage readiness and timely response to administrative inquiries.

• Sourcing, Supplier Management, and Cost Optimization
• Source products and manage suppliers across product categories to support business needs and service expectations
• Compare multiple sources for pricing, quality, lead times, service levels, and overall value
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and vendor terms to reduce costs and improve purchasing outcomes
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying new suppliers and alternative items that meet company standards
• Analyze purchasing reports, evaluate spend or services to eliminate unnecessary spend, and identify savings opportunities to help the company spend smarter
• Inventory Control and Purchasing
• Manage stock items and communicate updates, including new, discontinued, and changes in packaging and other consumables
• Maintain cost fields for stock items in AS400 when appropriate
• Develop weekly forecasts and purchase products accordingly to meet inventory requirements
• Create purchase orders and track orders from placement through delivery
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and supplier lists by product category
• Cross‑Division Collaboration and Item Vetting
• Work with all divisions, including travel (up to 50%) to division locations as needed, to build internal relationships and understand operational needs
• Partner with internal teams to ensure new products, suppliers, and alternative items are properly vetted, tested, and approved before implementation
• Respond to sales, operations, and production requests for product research, sourcing, and supplier information
• Update order guides, par levels, and stock item lists as needed and distribute information to appropriate teams
• Logistics Coordination and Administrative Support
• Ensure adherence to delivery schedules and utilize supplier lead times to support service and inventory goals
• Provide transportation instructions, track freight, and confirm purchase orders for inbound shipments

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement, sales, or operations

• Bachelor’s degree in business or another related field
• Strong computer skills with the…