On-Site Seafood Buyer: Sourcing, Sustainability & Forecasting

Politis Steak & Seafood; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Politis Steak & Seafood seeks a Seafood Buyer to source and purchase premium seafood products, ensuring quality, sustainability, and cost effectiveness. The role involves evaluating suppliers, negotiating terms, and coordinating deliveries with operations and warehouse teams.

Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, reviewing market trends and regulatory requirements, maintaining records, and collaborating with sales and customer service to forecast demand.

Qualifications

• Sourcing and purchasing seafood from local, national and international suppliers.
• Negotiating pricing and contracts while ensuring quality and cost effectiveness.
• Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating deliveries with operations and warehouse teams.
• Reviewing market trends, seasonal availability and regulatory requirements to guide buying decisions.
• Maintaining accurate records and collaborating with sales and customer service to anticipate demand.
• Supporting continuous improvement in purchasing processes.
• Knowledge of sustainable and ethical sourcing practices is beneficial.
• Willingness to work on-site in Deerfield Beach, FL.

Responsibilities

• Source seafood products from diverse suppliers to meet quality and cost targets.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and contracts while ensuring compliance and traceability.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule deliveries and optimize inventory levels.
• Monitor market trends and seasonal supply to adjust buying plans.
• Maintain purchase records and support data-driven procurement decisions.

Skills

Seafood procurement

Vendor sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Inventory monitoring

Demand forecasting

Order planning

Quality assessment

Food safety standards

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Professional customer interaction

Seafood buying experience

Food distribution

Hospitality purchasing

Sustainable sourcing

Regulations knowledge (seafood trade)

On-site work readiness

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business/supply chain/hospitality

Job description

Politis Steak & Seafood seeks a Seafood Buyer to source and purchase premium seafood products, ensuring quality, sustainability, and cost effectiveness. The role involves evaluating suppliers, negotiating terms, and coordinating deliveries with operations and warehouse teams.

Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, reviewing market trends and regulatory requirements, maintaining records, and collaborating with sales and customer service to forecast demand.