Job Description

You consider yourself a cautious risk taker.  As a leader, you are someone who very naturally possesses the vision to drive big picture change and growth but also will tend to the details or process necessary to attain those goals.  You are described as a very self-sufficient person that is comfortable when asked to lead projects or teams.  Your style is serious and direct, and hold yourself and others to high standards. 

YOUR IMPACT ON OUR BUSINESS: 

The Purchasing Manager is a critical role within the company and on the Leadership Team.  We’re seeking a Purchasing Manager who is as obsessive as we are about quality, partnerships, sustainability, and building great relationships and teams.  You will be responsible for leading all procurement activity, a high-performing team of four, and supporting the aggressive and successful growth plans of the company.  This position is a member of the Leadership Team and advises the Leadership and Executive Teams on all relevant issues.  Through a purposeful and structured approach, the Purchasing Manager provides the leadership and vision to inspire action on responsible sourcing, and cost control,.. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represent Purchasing on the Leadership Team, and lead and take part in company-wide strategic and tactical initiatives as required. 

• Develop, coach and mentor direct reports with a strong emphasis on continual improvement, skill development, high quality work, teamwork, and active engagement.
• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate contracts for core (high volume) categories. 
• Lead the Demand Planning process to ensure effective coordination, 2-way communication with sales team, and ensure products meets requirements of price, quality, sustainability and timing.
• Be a go-to person for the sales and purchasing teams to provide market and product expertise and source new items as required (in line with new product process). 
• Lead processes to meet sustainability goals of the company including supporting industry-wide sustainability initiatives. 
• Work with the Senior Business Analyst to track costs and deliver company goals on cost reduction and value delivery. 
• Manage division of activities and accountabilities between members of the Purchasing team to ensure effective workload allocation and maximize use of available skills. 
• Serve as a primary representative of the company within our vendor community and project a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.

The primary function of the Purchasing Manager is to provide management and development of the Purchasing team and ensure all necessary purchasing activities are performed on time, to a high standard. The Purchasing Manager will work with the team to develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize value for Seattle Fish, aligned to our sustainability mission.  The role will lead the team in providing seafood expertise and will ensure suppliers are held to the highest standards of quality, food safety, sustainability and associated documentation. The Purchasing Manager will represent Purchasing on the Seattle Fish Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred 
• Knowledge of and passion for the food and hospitality industries – seafood expertise a significant plus. 
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to convert strategies into tangible results. 
• Experience of managing teams in a fast moving and dynamic environment. 
• Experience in use of ERP systems, Excel, and other relevant analytics tools 
• Excellent oral and written communication, with a proven ability to build consensus and alignment. 
• Strong customer service ethos and high level of personal accountability and responsiveness.

Additional Information

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Since 1918, Seattle Fish Co. has supplied high-quality seafood to restaurants, hotels, caterers and grocers throughout Denver and the Rocky Mountain area. As the region’s largest supplier of fresh fish, we’re proud to provide our community with an unparalleled selection of seafood that showcases the same passionate dedication to personal service that this multi-generational family company has fostered for nearly a century.

Seattle Fish Co. believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to the success of the company. The contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline the responsibilities but not limited to such responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for this role is $80,000.00-$100,000.00 and is based on experience. 

BENEFITS: 

Seattle Fish offers a comprehensive benefit packaging including: 

• Medical insurance  
• Dental and vision insurance  
• Company paid life insurance  
• Company paid long-term and short-term disability  
• 401k retirement plan  
• Paid volunteer time  
• Discount pricing on seafood and gourmet products

OUR COMMITMENT: 

We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Seattle Fish Company makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. 

MEET SEATTLE FISH CO. 

https://www.seattlefish.com/ 

For more than 100 years, Seattle Fish Co. has been dedicated to serving those who serve others.  It all began back in 1918, when our founder Mose Iacino first started bringing seafood to landlocked Colorado.  At just 16 years old, Mose would hand-select fresh fish at the Seattle markets, carefully pack it in sawdust and ice and ship it to Denver by railcar, replenishing the ice at stops along the way. Then, from Union Station, he tirelessly pushed a wooden cart around downtown, bringing his sought-after fish and oysters to Denver chefs, markets and restaurants.

The core values that Mose instilled in his budding company back then still drive us today. They are what we stand for, what we believe in – and they’re reflected every day in the work we do, the people we employ, and the businesses we serve.  We are a family first and company second. Every day our diverse, engaged and high-performing staff work together toward common goals. They learn from one another, and treat each other with respect. The people we draw to us are people who believe – in themselves, in our customers, and in our work.  We’re passionate about giving back. We believe it’s our responsibility - through outreach, fundraising and volunteering with nonprofits – to make a positive and lasting impact on the community we love and that has supported us since day one.  What underpins all these values – and really sets us apart – is our holistic dedication to sustainability.