PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR IRELAND

Eiranova; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nueva Pescanova Group is seeking a Seafood Procurement Supervisor in Ireland (Castletownbere, Cork) to strengthen the seafood sourcing network and support commercial development across Ireland and the UK.

The role combines local procurement, supplier development, market intelligence and field presence with a strong focus on building relationships within the Irish seafood sector. Experience in seafood purchasing and English fluency are required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in seafood purchasing, sourcing or related commercial activities.
• Good knowledge of the Irish seafood market and supplier network.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and building long-term relationships.
• Ability to identify sourcing opportunities and monitor market trends.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, visit and develop seafood suppliers across Ireland.
• Build and maintain relationships with ports, vessels, processors, seafood operators and traders.
• Develop sourcing opportunities in prawns, monkfish tails, shellfish, and other local seafood.
• Monitor market prices, product availability, seasonality and quality.
• Negotiate purchasing conditions with suppliers.
• Coordinate product samples, specifications and technical documentation when required.
• Assess supplier reliability, traceability, quality standards and service levels.
• Maintain an updated supplier database and provide regular market intelligence.
• Identify new seafood sourcing opportunities aligned with business needs.
• Support sales opportunities for Group products in Ireland and the UK.
• Contribute to margin improvement through better sourcing and supplier relations.

Skills

Seafood purchasing

Supplier negotiation

Market intelligence

Excel

English communication

Job description

From the Nueva Pescanova Group, we are looking for a Seafood Procurement Supervisor in Ireland (Castletownbere, Cork), reporting to the Country Manager in Eiranova.

About the role

The procurement supervisor will be responsible for developing and strengthening the company’s seafood sourcing network in Ireland, while also supporting the commercial development of Group products in Ireland and the UK. The role will combine local procurement, supplier development, market intelligence and commercial support, with a strong focus on field presence and relationship building within the Irish seafood sector.

Main responsibilities

• Identify, visit and develop seafood suppliers across Ireland.
• Build and maintain relationships with ports, vessels, processors, seafood operators and traders.
• Develop sourcing opportunities in frozen-at-sea prawns, monkfish tails, shellfish, fresh fish and other local seafood categories.
• Monitor market prices, product availability, seasonality and quality.
• Negotiate purchasing conditions with suppliers.
• Coordinate product samples, specifications and technical documentation when required.
• Assess supplier reliability, traceability, quality standards and service level.
• Maintain an updated supplier database and provide regular market intelligence.
• Identify new seafood sourcing opportunities aligned with business needs.
• Support the commercial team with local market knowledge and procurement information.
• Support sales opportunities for Group products in Ireland and the UK.
• Help introduce vannamei, Argentine red shrimp and other Group products to new customers outside the current portfolio.
• Contribute to margin improvement through better sourcing, stronger supplier relationships and improved market positioning.
• Report regularly on sourcing opportunities, supplier performance, market risks and business development progress.

What we are looking for

• At least 5-7 years of experience in seafood purchasing, sourcing or commercial activities within the seafood industry.
• Good knowledge of the Irish seafood market and supplier network is a must.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and building long‑term relationships.
• Ability to identify sourcing opportunities and monitor market trends.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Excel and basic reporting tools.
• Proficient in English required.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Ireland.

Where will your workplace be? Dinish Island, Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Ireland.

What we offer

We offer a full‑time, permanent employment contract with an attractive pay package.

The hallmark of the Nueva Pescanova Group is its commitment to society. That is why we are committed to Corporate Responsibility, good practices in terms of Quality and Environment and to constant Innovation.

The Nueva Pescanova Group considers people to be a key factor in its business activity. We are strongly committed to teamwork and to a flexible talent management, that allows boosting international career paths, and personalgrowth.

At Nueva Pescanova your job will teach you! You will build agile skills and learn how to adapt to a fast changing international sea food market. The selection processes is the first step towards the appropriate people management in Nueva Pescanova. We look for the best professionals for the different vacant job positions, taking into account not only their skills, but their values.