About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and commercially-driven Buying Manager specializing in Fresh Seafood to lead our seafood procurement and category management strategy. In this role, you will own the entire lifecycle of our fresh seafood category—from sourcing and supplier negotiation to driving store-level operational execution, sales, and margin targets. If you have deep roots in the seafood industry, a strong network of suppliers, and a sharp commercial mindset, we want you on our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Research market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to identify gaps and growth opportunities for new products.
- Source and evaluate new suppliers, both locally and internationally.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure the best value and ensure supply chain efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, R&D, QA, Operations) to develop and launch new products, from concept to shelf.
- Build and manage a strategic product assortment that aligns with the company's positioning and customer expectations.
- Ensure that all new product introductions meet profitability targets through effective cost control, pricing strategies, and margin optimization.
- Monitor sales performance, customer feedback, and market response.
- Make data-driven decisions to refine assortments and improve future product launches.
- Work with internal teams to ensure all new products meet quality standards, safety regulations, and brand requirements.
Requirement
- Diploma or higher in Business, Logistics, Food Science, Agriculture, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in retail, preferably in fresh groceries or related categories.
- Deep technical knowledge of seafood, including species seasonality, quality grading, shelf-life management, and cold-chain logistics.
- Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic thinker with a keen sense of commercial opportunity and consumer trends.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- A positive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills, with a customer- and results-focused mindset.
- Experience in buying or purchasing is an advantage.
- Leadership experience is a plus, though not mandatory.
If you're a dynamic professional ready to make an impact, apply now and be part of a growing and forward-thinking retail team.
