General Summary

The Procurement Manager develops and executes strategic sourcing and purchasing plans for shrimp raw materials to optimize manufacturing operations, exceed customer expectations, and maximize value for King & Prince Seafood. This position understands and leverages the relevant raw material markets and applies data-driven sourcing practices to achieve the best total value. 

This is a fully remote position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develops and executes strategic seafood sourcing and purchasing plans to meet customer expectations while optimizing production and logistics operations at the lowest cost.
• Manages the shrimp procurement process to support timely scheduling and communication with support departments ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Develops and maintains an effective supply network.
• Cultivates and maintains partnerships with key suppliers to secure optimal pricing, quality and reliability of supply over the long term. 
• Maintains the master data (lead time/seasonal availability/appropriate weeks on hand) and manages inventory levels to target.
• Minimizes obsolescence and distressed inventory through excess and projected expiration reporting.
• Understands and stays abreast of current market and industry trends, sourcing strategies and methods, and relevant regulatory policies. 
• Leads purchasing, sourcing and process improvement initiatives involving functional areas such as R&D, Operations, Sales and Marketing.
• Monitors and manages delivery schedules from suppliers.
• Manages purchasing contracts for timely and accurate execution with favorable terms and conditions.
• Fosters an environment of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

•  B.S./B.A. degree in Supply Chain or closely related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in protein procurement, shrimp preferred
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts and methods
• Strong professional network with international seafood suppliers
• Excellent negotiation skills
• CPM certification preferred
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and financial skills
• Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Exposure to ERP/MRP planning systems strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Willing and able to travel internationally a minimum of 25% or as business needs require
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information