STRATEGIC BUYER

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

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Summary:

The Strategic Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials and services required to support the business. The role will be required to maintain a strategic mindset about how to pursue cost saving and efficiency opportunities within their space.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for the respective categories to optimize costs, quality, and supplier performance.

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business and category requirements and develop procurement plans aligned with business objectives.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives, such as consolidating suppliers, negotiating volume discounts, and implementing long-term agreements.

• Lead the RFx (Request for Proposal/Quote/Information) process, including preparing bid documents, evaluating supplier responses, and selecting the most suitable suppliers based on predefined criteria.

• Monitor supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and take proactive measures to address any issues or risks.

• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and technological advancements in business and category spaces to drive continuous improvement and innovation in the procurement process.

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including conducting regular supplier performance reviews and fostering partnerships to enhance collaboration and value creation.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures related to procurement and supplier management.

• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, including cost savings, supplier performance, and market trends, to senior management.

This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $85k to $100k.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• A minimum of 2 years of contract management, supplier experience, and strategic sourcing

• A minimum of 1 year of project management experience

• A minimum of 1 year of supply chain experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, advanced proficiency in Excel

• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and years of experience

Preferred education and experience

• Purchasing experience in a marine, fishing, or manufacturing environment.

• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and components and supply chain management

• Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers

• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills

• Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities

• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines

• Commercially and financially aware

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy

Work environment (includes travel/on-call):

This job takes place in typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and has moderate noise.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for long periods often sit at a desk in an office environment.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. During visits to production locations the employee will need normal vision and hearing to safely navigate production floors and warehouse. The employee move objects occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Work authorizations

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.