Fish Buyer 100% (m/f/d)

About the job

Fish Buyer 100% (m/f/d)

We are a company passionate about high-quality food products, based in the charming town of Murten. We supply renowned gourmet establishments, restaurants, hotels as well as healthcare institutions and communities throughout Switzerland. Thanks to our extensive experience and loyal clientele, we offer our employees the opportunity to acquire valuable expertise in a dynamic and motivating environment.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Fish Buyer. As a buyer specialised in fresh fish, you are responsible for procurement and order management in these product categories. Your main tasks include selecting and monitoring suppliers, negotiating prices and contracts, as well as ensuring the availability of goods in the required quality and on time. You monitor market and price developments, ensure compliance with quality and hygiene standards, and work closely with the quality assurance, logistics and sales departments. You also contribute, through strategic assortment management, to optimising costs, availability and customer satisfaction.

Your main responsibilities

• Complete management of the order process in the assigned product groups
• Ensuring availability and quality of all products
• Negotiating prices and conditions in the interest of Fideco SA
• Close collaboration with sales, warehouse and suppliers
• Analysing market and customer needs
• Handling complaints in coordination with the warehouse
• Continuous development of the assortment in consultation with management
• Active gathering of market information and maintenance of the supplier network

Your profile

• Strong knowledge of gastronomy and expertise in fish
• Proven experience in purchasing (seafood/fish an advantage)
• Chef apprenticeship certificate or commercial training (commercial employee apprenticeship certificate)
• Experience with computer systems (ERP an advantage)
• Commercial mindset and cross-functional vision; fluent in French and German (English an advantage)
• Confident and professional presentation
• Analytical, precise and efficient working method
• Strong team spirit, loyalty and passion for the culinary world

We offer

• A responsible position with direct influence on our assortment
• Collaboration with motivated colleagues in a dynamic environment
• Varied contacts with suppliers and producers in Switzerland and abroad
• Employment conditions commensurate with your performance
• A workplace based in the charming town of Murten