Seafood Buyer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About the Role
Our new Seafood Buyer will lead the sourcing strategy for specialty seafood and aquaculture categories across multiple manufacturing sites. This role ensures high-quality, commercially competitive, and responsibly sourced raw materials that support both operational performance and customer expectations.
Working closely with Commercial, NPD, Supply Chain, Marketing, CSR, and Business Performance teams, you will build strong supplier partnerships, drive category innovation, manage commercial negotiations, and ensure continuity of supply across a fast-moving international seafood market. This position is ideal for an experienced professional with knowledge of seafood, aquaculture, commodity purchasing, or complex food manufacturing supply chains.
Why Sofina Foods?
This is an opportunity to play a key role within a highly strategic procurement function, influencing sourcing decisions across international seafood supply chains and helping shape the future of sustainable seafood procurement. You'll work closely with a broad range of internal teams and external partners, gaining exposure to retailer engagement, category innovation, sustainability initiatives, and global supplier networks.
In return, you'll join a collaborative and commercially focused environment where your expertise, ideas, and contribution will have a genuine impact across the wider business.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage supplier partnerships to ensure quality and competitive advantage
- check_circleManage supply continuity, contractual agreements, and category risk controls
- check_circleSupport CSR, sustainability, and retailer engagement activities
- check_circleRepresent the business in retailer sustainability forums and industry groups
- check_circleDevelop sourcing strategies for specialty seafood and aquaculture categories
- check_circleLead commercial negotiations, benchmarking, and cost control initiatives
- check_circleDrive working capital improvements through stock optimization and payment terms
- check_circleCollaborate with cross-functional teams on innovation and NPD projects
Requirements
- verifiedDegree-level qualification or equivalent experience
- verifiedCIPS qualification (or working towards) preferred
- verifiedExperience within seafood, food manufacturing, FMCG, or commodity procurement
Nice to Have
CIPS qualification (or working towards)
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Frequently asked questions about Seafood Buyer at Sofina Foods Canada
What does a Seafood Buyer at Sofina Foods Canada do?expand_more
A Seafood Buyer at Sofina Foods Canada is responsible for the following: Manage supplier partnerships to ensure quality and competitive advantage; Manage supply continuity, contractual agreements, and category risk controls; Support CSR, sustainability, and retailer engagement activities; and Represent the business in retailer sustainability forums and industry groups.
What are the requirements for this Seafood Buyer role?expand_more
Sofina Foods Canada is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience; CIPS qualification (or working towards) preferred; and Experience within seafood, food manufacturing, FMCG, or commodity procurement.
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Seafood Buyer at Sofina Foods Canada is based in On-site. This is a on-site role.
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Sofina Foods Canada has listed this Seafood Buyer role as on-site.
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Candidates for Seafood Buyer at Sofina Foods Canada should have mid level.
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Key skills for Seafood Buyer at Sofina Foods Canada include Seafood; Aquaculture; Commodity Purchasing; Food Manufacturing; FMCG; Procurement; and Cips.
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Seafood Buyer at Sofina Foods Canada is part of the retail job category on Recrutus.
About Sofina Foods Canada
Sofina Foods Canada operates as a privately held entity within the Food and Beverage Manufacturing industry, with its headquarters located in Markham, Ontario. The organization specializes in the production of high-quality primary and further processed protein products designed for retail and foodservice sectors. Its extensive portfolio features branded and private label items spanning pork, beef, fish, turkey, and chicken, serving consumers across Canada with a focus on taste and quality standards.
In May 2021, the company expanded its operational footprint into Europe and the United Kingdom through strategic acquisitions. The pork division, which includes the Karro brand, stands as one of the largest processors and suppliers in the UK and Ireland. Additionally, the seafood division serves as the largest provider of chilled and frozen products in the UK, notably encompassing the historic Young's Seafood brand with over two centuries of history.
On a global scale, Sofina Foods maintains a significant presence with 44 operational sites and employs more than 13,000 individuals. This infrastructure supports its role as a major supplier of protein products, bridging Canadian manufacturing expertise with international market demands.
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