Buyer

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) 20 days

10 paid holidays per year

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Remote Fridays

Job summary

Trident Seafoods Corporation is seeking a Purchaser to manage sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost containment for an on-site Seattle operation with some remote Fridays. You’ll build key supplier relationships, analyze spend, and ensure timely delivery while supporting company goals.

Required are a related degree and Excel expertise, with CPSM/SAP experience as preferred credentials. This role offers a strong benefits package and cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of related experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency with advanced Excel.
• SAP S4/HANA knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies nomenclature and specs of purchase requests.
• Negotiates with suppliers for pricing and delivery dates.
• Processes purchase orders and tracks spend data.
• Partners with Shipping and AP to optimize procure-to-pay.
• Develops supplier relationships and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to meet business goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

CPSM certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP S4/HANA

Job description

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Responsibilities

Summary: Procurement is defined as sourcing, negotiating and the buying of goods, materials and services to meet Trident’s operational requirements, departmental goals, and company goals. As part of the sourcing team, Buyers research, select suppliers and materials, and purchase goods and services. This role is vital to building relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders, identifying cost saving opportunities, negotiating lowest cost while ensuring quality, and tracking and managing orders and payments.

Essential Functions: (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
• Collaborates with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, and other specifications.
• Enters purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers. Compiles records of items purchased or transferred between departments, prices, and deliveries.
• Computes total cost of items purchased and analyzes spend reporting based on various criteria.
• Works closely with Shipping & Receiving and Accounts Payable teams to ensure optimal efficiency and best practice of Procure-to-Pay process.
• Compares prices, availability, delivery dates, and other criteria and places orders with suppliers.
• Follows up on supplier quality and service issues.
• Selects products and negotiates with suppliers to provide company with greatest benefit while meeting operational requirements.
• Deliver cost savings on spend under management.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Engage with stakeholders regularly to assess requirements, report progress, provide support, obtain project buy-in, and ensure no lapses in service and quality.
• Collaborates cross-functionally across teams to optimize efficiencies/spending and meet business requirements/company goals.
• Identify and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify savings opportunities and keep abreast on market knowledge for project/category management.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive. The organization may assign other duties as needed to meet business requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: (Education, Years of Experience, Certifications)

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor`s degree (preferably in supply chain management) and two years of related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, advanced proficiency in Excel

Preferred Education & Experiences:

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or related certification
• SAP S4/HANA proficiency

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in mathematics
• Keen attention to detail
• Results driven with the ability to deliver goals and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Curiosity and drive to understand market trends, add value to the company, apply best practices, and pursue continuous improvement
• Strong negotiation skills
• Adaptable to all professional settings

Benefits: Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, disability programs, basic life and AD&D, and a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial PTO benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience, front loaded on the first of the year, initially prorated quarterly based on hire date. Commuter programs are also available. More information can be found at https://www.tridentseafoods.com/benefits.

Work Environment: This is an on-site position based at the Trident Support Center office in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. In-office time takes place in a typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and moderate noise. While remote, employees must provide appropriate home office space.

Work Authorizations: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization.

Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted. Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.

Pay Range

USD $31.25 - USD $39.42 /Hr.