Buyer- Seasonal

For over 30 years, Down East Seafood has been a go-to source for the freshest, highest-quality seafood among New York’s most celebrated chefs. What began as a single van sourcing clams from Maine has grown into a full-line seafood operation, delivering sustainably sourced selections six days a week across the Tri-State area. Based in a 17,000-square-foot facility in the heart of Hunt’s Point, the Bronx, Down East combines local expertise with coastal reach—providing premium seafood to restaurants in NYC, Westchester, Long Island, Southern Connecticut, and Northern New Jersey. With a commitment to freshness, traceability, and chef-focused service, Down East continues to bring the ocean’s bounty straight to the back of house.

For over 30 years, Down East Seafood has been a go-to source for the freshest, highest-quality seafood among New York’s most celebrated chefs. What began as a single van sourcing clams from Maine has grown into a full-line seafood operation, delivering sustainably sourced selections six days a week across the Tri-State area. Based in a 17,000-square-foot facility in the heart of Hunt’s Point, the Bronx, Down East combines local expertise with coastal reach—providing premium seafood to restaurants in NYC, Westchester, Long Island, Southern Connecticut, and Northern New Jersey. With a commitment to freshness, traceability, and chef-focused service, Down East continues to bring the ocean’s bounty straight to the back of house.

Coordinates inventory replenishment activities with suppliers, sales, logistics and operations for assigned categories.

Place purchase orders with vendors utilizing an awareness of seasonal fluctuations, market effects and other information that require a high attention to detail to avoid spoilage, overstocks, and shortages.

Accurate expected delivery date updates

Collaboration with Accounts Payable to ensure payment.

Maintain Purchasing system data to effectively generate suggested POs.

Maintain necessary required vendor documents (electronic and physical), such as W-9’s, Indemnities, etc.

Logistics to minimize freight expenses.

Sales Managers to manage out-of-stock or over-stock risks.

Customer Service teams to enable sales order growth.

Build and maintain vendor relationships to not only support PO fulfillment, but also negotiate volume discounts and price breaks wherever possible.

Manage Fusion system issues that impact Purchasing and Receiving.

5+ years buying experience with a focus on Specialty Food Products for a multi-unit Distribution Organization.

Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university preferred.

Previous food service distribution and/or food importing experience strongly preferred.

Advanced Excel Skill and additional Computer skills (JDE, Microsoft Suite - Word and PowerPoint, etc.)

Flexible with the ability to work well with all departments and levels of staff both internally & externally.

Professional demeanor during all interactions with vendors, customers and fellow employees via phone or in-person.

Excellent verbal/written communication skills and a high level of analytical capabilities within Excel

Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

5% above cost for our high-quality food products

Employee discounts for travel and events

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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