Fresh Fish Category Manager

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Greater London based client to recruit for a Fresh Fish Category Manager.

Purpose of role:

You will lead the day to day buying of fresh fish and seafood managing a multi-million pound spend with a growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and purchase fresh fish and seafood in line with customer demand, production requirements, quality standards, and cost targets.
• Manage buying volumes with a strong focus on cost control, pricing accuracy, supplier competitiveness, and overall commercial performance.
• Monitor spend, pricing trends, margins, and supplier performance, identifying risks and opportunities and escalating where needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, wholesalers, importers, markets, and other seafood supply channels.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, challenge cost increases, manage supplier terms, and ensure consistent quality and on-time delivery.
• Stay informed on market trends, seasonal availability, supply issues, and suitable product alternatives.

Experience required:

• Previous experience buying fish or seafood.
• Previous team management experience.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial buying decisions.
• Strong knowledge of fresh fish and seafood products.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers.
• Commercial understanding of pricing, margin, stock, availability, and waste.
• Ability to manage buying spend with strong cost and margin control.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving fresh-food environment.
• Strong communication skills with suppliers and internal teams.
• Good Excel, reporting and purchasing-system skills.
• Ability to report clearly to senior management.

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