Seafood Buyer

About the role:

As a Seafood Buyer you’ll manage the operational procurement of seafood articles supplied through our Christchurch wholesale operations and direct supply model. Working closely with suppliers, internal teams and our stores, you’ll ensure seafood products are sourced within specification, delivered consistently and aligned with member needs.

You’ll also contribute to the ongoing development of the seafood category identifying new supplier opportunities, supporting new product introductions and ensuring our procurement approach continues to evolve to meet the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the procurement of seafood products to ensure consistent supply to members across wholesale and direct supply channels
• Working closely with the Merchandise Manager Meat & Seafood to identify strategic buying opportunities and optimise supply channels.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while identifying opportunities for new vendor partnerships
• Supporting the introduction of new products and ensuring efficient distribution to market
• Monitoring seafood procurement processes and reporting to support continuous improvement

About you:

You’ll be commercially minded, highly organised and comfortable working in a fast – paced procurement environment. You enjoy building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and you take a proactive approach to ensuring supply and product performance remain strong. Ideally, you’ll also have:

• A background in or strong understanding of the New Zealand  seafood industry
• Experience in FMCG, procurement or retail environments
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence working with data and systems, including strong Microsoft Office capability
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities

Don't Meet Every Requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.

How to apply:

Ready to take on the challenge? Click “apply” now! Applications will close 24 March 2026 and will only be accepted via our careers site.

If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email careers@foodstuffs-si.co.nz

Join us in feeding the South Island.

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 180 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.

Our values:

At Foodies, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.

Why join us?

• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite.
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events!
• We’re a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength.
• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café.