Seafood Buyer (1159058)

The Judge Group; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Significant bonus potential

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Seafood Buyer in Darlington, SC to manage fresh, frozen, and value‑added seafood purchasing for a high‑volume distribution center serving thousands of customers regionally. Analyze markets, negotiate pricing, secure supplier partnerships, ensure product availability, and maintain compliance with FDA/HACCP.

Build relationships with top seafood suppliers, manage contracts, monitor market volatility, and support sales with product knowledge and pricing insights.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience—seafood experience required.
• Background in retail, wholesale, broadline foodservice distribution, or multi‑unit restaurant purchasing.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor‑management skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and make informed buying decisions.
• Highly organized, detail‑driven, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with top seafood suppliers, ensuring quality, service, and sustainability.
• Negotiate pricing, freight, quantities, and long‑term agreements to secure competitive costs.
• Track global seafood markets, quotas, seasonality, and catch volumes to anticipate supply and pricing shifts.
• Maintain strong in‑stock positions and respond quickly to urgent product needs.
• Partner with warehouse teams to ensure proper rotation, temperature control, and handling of perishable seafood.
• Minimize shrink and obsolete inventory through proactive forecasting and strategic purchasing.
• Support sales with product knowledge, pricing insights, and category expertise.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, HACCP, and company food safety standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Market analysis

Organization/detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Location: Darlington, SC

Salary: $70,000.00 USD Annually - $85,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Fortune 500 Food Distributor | Up to $100K First‑Year Earnings

If you’re a seafood procurement pro who thrives in a fast‑paced, margin‑driven environment, this role puts you at the center of one of the most dynamic categories in food distribution. A leading Fortune 500 food distributor is seeking a Seafood Buyer to manage fresh, frozen, and value‑added seafood purchasing for a high‑volume distribution center serving thousands of customers across the region.

You’ll negotiate pricing, build supplier partnerships, monitor global seafood markets, and ensure product availability that keeps sales strong and customers satisfied. If you know seafood specs, sustainability standards, and market volatility—this is your next big move.

What You’ll Do

• Build and manage relationships with top seafood suppliers, ensuring quality, service, and sustainability.
• Negotiate pricing, freight, quantities, and long‑term agreements to secure competitive costs.
• Track global seafood markets, quotas, seasonality, and catch volumes to anticipate supply and pricing shifts.
• Maintain strong in‑stock positions and respond quickly to urgent product needs.
• Partner with warehouse teams to ensure proper rotation, temperature control, and handling of perishable seafood.
• Minimize shrink and obsolete inventory through proactive forecasting and strategic purchasing.
• Support sales with product knowledge, pricing insights, and category expertise.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, HACCP, and company food safety standards.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma/GED required; degree preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience—seafood experience is required.
• Background in retail, wholesale, broadline foodservice distribution, or multi‑unit restaurant purchasing.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor‑management skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and make informed buying decisions.
• Highly organized, detail‑driven, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Up to $100,000 total first‑year earnings (salary + bonus).
• Fortune 500‑level benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, generous 401(k) match, and more.
• Significant career advancement potential across a nationwide network of distribution centers.
• Work for a financially strong, nationally recognized leader in food distribution.