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Senior Seafood Buyer

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Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
Hayes, Greater London, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£50k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Salary: £50,000–£60,000
Location: West London

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Seafood Buyer with strong market knowledge, an established supplier network and a passion for sourcing high-quality products?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Senior Seafood Buyer to join a growing food business. You'll take ownership of the procurement of fresh fish and seafood products, helping to shape purchasing strategy, strengthen supplier relationships and maximise commercial performance.

Working closely with senior leadership, you'll also support and develop a small buying team while ensuring excellent product availability, quality and value across the category.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the sourcing and procurement of fresh fish and seafood from UK and international suppliers.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with processors, importers, wholesalers and seafood suppliers.

* Negotiate pricing, supply agreements and commercial terms to maximise value and protect margins.

* Monitor market trends, seasonality and supply risks to make informed purchasing decisions.

* Work closely with Sales, Production and Operations to ensure stock availability while minimising waste.

* Ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, traceability and responsible sourcing requirements.

* Analyse purchasing data to support forecasting, budgeting and commercial decision-making.

* Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records while leading and developing the buying team.

About You

* Proven experience buying fresh fish and seafood within a commercial environment.

* Strong supplier network and excellent negotiation skills.

* Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing team members.

* Commercially astute with a strong understanding of margin management, stock control and cost optimisation.

* Confident working in a fast-paced fresh food environment with changing market conditions.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience.

* Company pension, health & wellbeing programme and employee discounts.

* Cycle to Work scheme, referral programme and free on-site parking.

* The opportunity to play a key role in a growing, ambitious seafood business with genuine scope to influence commercial success

Reference: 225331781

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Senior Seafood Buyer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library

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Hayes, Greater London, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£50k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Salary: £50,000–£60,000
Location: West London

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Seafood Buyer with strong market knowledge, an established supplier network and a passion for sourcing high-quality products?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Senior Seafood Buyer to join a growing food business. You'll take ownership of the procurement of fresh fish and seafood products, helping to shape purchasing strategy, strengthen supplier relationships and maximise commercial performance.

Working closely with senior leadership, you'll also support and develop a small buying team while ensuring excellent product availability, quality and value across the category.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the sourcing and procurement of fresh fish and seafood from UK and international suppliers.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with processors, importers, wholesalers and seafood suppliers.

* Negotiate pricing, supply agreements and commercial terms to maximise value and protect margins.

* Monitor market trends, seasonality and supply risks to make informed purchasing decisions.

* Work closely with Sales, Production and Operations to ensure stock availability while minimising waste.

* Ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, traceability and responsible sourcing requirements.

* Analyse purchasing data to support forecasting, budgeting and commercial decision-making.

* Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records while leading and developing the buying team.

About You

* Proven experience buying fresh fish and seafood within a commercial environment.

* Strong supplier network and excellent negotiation skills.

* Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing team members.

* Commercially astute with a strong understanding of margin management, stock control and cost optimisation.

* Confident working in a fast-paced fresh food environment with changing market conditions.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience.

* Company pension, health & wellbeing programme and employee discounts.

* Cycle to Work scheme, referral programme and free on-site parking.

* The opportunity to play a key role in a growing, ambitious seafood business with genuine scope to influence commercial success
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Reference: 225331781

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