Job Description

Location

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a commercially focused procurement professional with strong relationship management skills and the confidence to operate across international supply markets.

You will also bring:

• Experience within seafood, food manufacturing, FMCG, or commodity procurement
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capability
• The ability to manage multiple stakeholders across operational and commercial functions
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and delivering cost improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical and commercial decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Confidence working independently and managing international supplier relationships
• A proactive and organised approach with strong attention to detail
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Country Code

GB

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, giving you 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 genuine impact across the wider business.

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Salary

Competitive Salary

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.

Your Key Responsibilities

The Seafood Buyer will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and supporting long-term category growth across the business, including:

• Owning and becoming the category expert for allocated seafood raw materials
• Developing sourcing and supplier strategies aligned to business and customer requirements
• Building strong supplier partnerships to support quality, innovation, and competitive advantage
• Leading commercial negotiations, benchmarking activity, and cost control initiatives
• Driving improvements in working capital through stock optimisation and supplier payment terms
• Managing supply continuity, contractual agreements, and category risk controls
• Supporting CSR, sustainability, and retailer engagement activities across seafood categories
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on innovation, NPD, and continuous improvement projects
• Representing the business within retailer sustainability forums and wider industry groups
• Identifying opportunities for category development and raw material innovation

Shape the future of sustainable seafood sourcing across an international supply network.