Procurement Manager – Shrimp

Company Name King & Prince Seafood
Application DeadlineSeptember 9, 2024
Location Remote, United States
Date Posted August 26, 2024
Job Type Full-Time
Category Procurement
Industry Sector Foodservice

Job description

King & Prince Seafood is seeking outstanding candidates for Procurement Manager – Shrimp to drive growth and profitability in our value-added global seafood business.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a world class team, work remotely, and travel internationally as key player in the seafood industry.

 

What you will do:

The Procurement Manager – Shrimp develops and executes strategic sourcing and purchasing plans for shrimp raw materials to optimize manufacturing operations, exceed customer expectations and maximize total value for the business.  This position builds strong partnerships with key international suppliers, leverages relevant raw material markets, applies data-driven sourcing practices, and maintains an effective supply network.

This is a fully remote position.

 

What you need:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or closely related field

·         At least 8 years of experience in protein procurement, shrimp preferred

·         Strong network with international seafood suppliers

·         Knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts and methods

·         Excellent negotiation skills

·         CPM certification preferred

·         Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and financial skills

·         Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel, Word and Powerpoint

·         Experience with ERP/MRP planning systems strongly preferred

·         Effective interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills

·         Willing and able to travel internationally a minimum of 25% or as business needs require

 

What we offer:

As a top employer in the seafood industry for over 100 years, King & Prince Seafood is a global supplier of high quality and sustainable seafood products to the restaurant and food service industry. We provide competitive compensation and exceptional benefits including health/dental/vision coverage, a Strive 365 Wellness program, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k) plan with company contribution, annual profit-sharing, and a tuition reimbursement program.

 

Interested candidates may send their resume to [email protected] or apply online at KP Seafood Procurement Manager - Shrimp

 

King & Prince Seafood is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, equitable and respectful work environment.