Product Costing & Procurement Coordinator

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity with a progressive team of professionals in a growing company? Since 1981, East Coast Seafood has been a global leader in premium food products, renowned for our signature North American live lobster, world‑class scallops, and innovative sea and land based value-added offerings. Headquartered on the historic New Bedford, MA waterfront – the U.S.’s largest fishing port by landed value – we operate two state‑of‑the‑art GFSI/BRC/MSC/ASC/BAP certified facilities totaling more than 150,000 sq.ft. As a Top 15 North American Supplier, we have evolved beyond seafood to become a diversified food solutions provider, developing and manufacturing seafood, land‑based protein, and prepared meal offerings for retail, foodservice, club, and international customers. Our expertise spans frozen, refrigerated, ready‑to‑cook, and ready‑to‑eat formats, combining culinary innovation with operational excellence. Committed to sustainability, quality, and continuous innovation, we have invested in advanced technologies such as High Pressure Processing (HPP) and transformed our facilities into a robust food production hub capable of supporting a broad range of protein and meal solutions. With over 40 years of industry leadership, we continue to expand our portfolio, delivering responsibly sourced, consumer‑driven products that meet the evolving needs of today’s marketplace. East Coast Seafood is seeking a Product Costing & Procurement Coordinator to play a critical role in supporting our growing value‑added and procurement operations. This position serves as a central operational hub connecting suppliers, procurement leadership, sales, quality assurance, production, logistics, and finance to ensure products move efficiently from sourcing through production. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys cross‑functional collaboration, and wants to contribute directly to the success of innovative seafood and food programs. What You’ll Do Coordinate procurement activities across multiple ingredient and packaging categories Coordinate supplier communications and procurement execution Monitor inventory and support forecasting to ensure uninterrupted production Support bill‑of‑materials costing, pricing updates, and margin management Coordinate co‑pack production schedules and material requirements Maintain supplier, QA, and product documentation Lead procurement‑related project tracking and cross‑functional communication Support new product launches and commercialization initiatives Identify opportunities to improve processes, visibility, and operational efficiency What We’re Looking For Experience in seafood, food manufacturing, protein procurement or a related industry preferred Purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or category support experience Bachelor’s degree preferred ERP experience (NetYield preferred) Strong Excel and data analysis skills Exceptional organization and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Strong communication and relationship‑management skills Why Join Us? Operating with integrity and accountability Supporting one another through teamwork Delivery high‑quality food products with pride Embracing adaptability and continuous improvement Sharing a passion for sustaining our business and industry The East Coast Seafood Group portfolio of food companies includes, but is not limited to, East Coast Seafood, Seatrade International and Salt & Sky. Headquartered in New Bedford, MA (USA’s largest fishing port by landed value) Proudly named a Top 15 North American Seafood Supplier More than 40 years as a leader in the food industry Procuring lobster and scallops directly from the board Committed to supplying high‑quality food and company‑wide BRC certification Offering MSC & ASC CoC certified state‑of‑the‑art production facilities Producer of private‑label and branded value‑added CPG products Offering a competitive compensation package coupled with comprehensive benefits and a 401(k) retirement plan, this is a chance for you to take your skills to the next level with a global business representing the best of the Northeast’s seafood. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or other protected status covered by Federal, State or local law. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr East Coast Seafood Group