Seafood Procurement & Supplier Relations Lead

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

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.