The Judge Group

Seafood Buyer

Company:
The Judge Group
Job Title:
Seafood Buyer
Location:
Darlington,SC,USA
Job ID:
198840099
Date:
10/31/2026
Salary:
NOT SPECIFIED
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 leadingFortune 500 food distributoris seeking aSeafood Buyerto 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 isrequired.
  • 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.
  • Significantcareer advancement potentialacross a nationwide network of distribution centers.
  • Work for a financially strong, nationally recognized leader in food distribution.

Ready to Level Up Your Seafood Buying Career?

If you're a skilled seafood buyer who knows how to negotiate, forecast, and build strong supplier partnerships, this is your chance to join a powerhouse distributor and make an immediate impact.Apply today and step into a role where your expertise drives performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

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