Seafood Buyer
Company: Quirch Foods
Location: Miami
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
*About Quirch Foods*In business for over 50 years, Quirch Foods
is a global distributor and exporter of fresh and frozen food
products with a unique focus on ethnic cultures. We service our
customers from 5 distribution centers strategically located in the
United States. We have consistently been ranked among the top 50
exporters in the US and are one of the largest importers of
seafood. Our customers include independent grocers, chain
supermarkets, foodservice distributors, cruise lines, restaurants
and food processors/manufacturers. We have an extensive product
list with over 8,000 SKU's and carry niche brands such as Panamei,
Mambo and Chiquita along with national brands like Tyson, IBP,
Excel, JBS, Iowa Premium, Smithfield, Dietz & Watson, along with
many others. We are headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.Quirch is a
portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners, a leading
mid-market private equity fund based in New York City, which
partnered with the Executive Team to capitalize on Quirch Foods'
record of excellence and to grow it decisively beyond its current
business.*_Position Summary: _*Quirch Foods is seeking an
experienced Seafood Buyer who can coordinate activities involved
with procuring center of the place proteins. Experience in the
beef, pork, poultry, seafood, or dairy industry is
preferred.*Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ** Reviews
requisitions* Confers with vendors to obtain product or service
information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedules*
Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining
items* Estimates values according to knowledge of market price*
Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid*
Prepares purchase orders or bid requests* Reviews bid proposals and
negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of
authority* Maintains manual or computerized procurement records
such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product
quality or performance, and inventories* Discusses defective or
unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control
personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of
trouble and take corrective action* May approve invoices for
payment* May expedite delivery of goods to users*Qualifications and
Requirements: ** Knowledge of product and service vendor sources*
Knowledge of purchasing procedures and practices* Ability to
analyze varying product and service features, prices and qualities,
and determine most cost effective purchase for organization*
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred or
certification/licensing in a program of 18 months to 3 years
duration in commercial work including purchasing and inventory
management* 3-5 years of purchasing experience in the poultry,
beef, seafood, or dairy industry* Proficiency in Microsoft Office*
Strong negotiation and communication skills* Good time management
and attention to detail* Excellent organization skills*Benefits you
will enjoy: ** Comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life
insurance Plan* 401K savings Plan* Paid Holidays* Personal Time
off* Employee DiscountsQuirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity
Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment
without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants
must be eligible to work in the United States.Job Type:
Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance*
Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour
shift* Monday to FridaySupplemental pay types:* Signing
bonusAbility to commute/relocate:* Coral Gables, FL 33134: Reliably
commute or planning to relocate before starting work
(Required)Application Question(s):* Are you legally authorized to
work in the United States for the position you are seeking?* What
is your desired salary?Experience:* Procurement: 1 year
(Preferred)* Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One
location
Keywords: Quirch Foods, Miami , Seafood Buyer, Other , Miami, Florida
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