Alimerka is a leading Spanish supermarket chain with a dominant presence in the northern and central regions of Spain, particularly in Asturias, Castilla y León, and Galicia. Founded in Asturias, the company has grown into a major retail player with over 170 points of sale and a sophisticated logistics network that includes its own meat and bakery production facilities. It is recognized for its commitment to local sourcing and fresh products, maintaining a significant market share in its core territories.

Headquartered in Llanera, Asturias, Alimerka offers a wide range of career opportunities beyond retail operations, including specialized roles in IT, data science, logistics, and food technology. For international professionals, the company provides a stable environment within a traditional Spanish corporate structure. While the primary working language is Spanish, the company's investment in digital transformation and sustainable logistics makes it an interesting destination for technical specialists looking to work in Northern Spain.

Founded in 1986 in Oviedo, Asturias, by Luis Noé Fernández, Alimerka began as a single grocery store. Over the decades, it expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions to become the leading food retailer in the Asturias region and a major player in neighboring provinces.

This job was published 7 months ago

Fish Buyer (Auction/Market)

Alimerka

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Grupo ALIMERKA, a leader in the food retail sector, is firmly committed to innovation and customer orientation. We are a large team of over 6,000 professionals, distributed across more than 170 work centers, working every day with enthusiasm, effort, and commitment to continue growing sustainably.

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a Fish Buyer (Auction/Market). The main mission of the position is to ensure the daily supply of the highest quality fresh fish and shellfish, optimizing costs and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers in the region's main fish markets.

WHAT WILL YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

* Management of purchases at the fish market.
* Negotiation and relationship management with suppliers.
* Quality control.
* Coordinating the post-purchase logistics process (loading, refrigerated transport, documentation) until reception at our distribution center or points of sale.

* Market analysis.
* Processing and keeping up to date all purchase documentation, traceability, and sanitary control.
* Periodically reporting to the Purchasing Management regarding fish market activity, price trends, and any relevant incidents.

View original advert (Spanish)

Grupo ALIMERKA, líder en el sector retail de alimentación, cuenta con una apuesta firme por la innovación y la orientación al cliente. Somos un gran equipo formado por más de 6.000 profesionales, distribuidos en más de 170 centros de trabajo, que trabaja cada día con ilusión, esfuerzo y compromiso para seguir creciendo de manera sostenible.

Buscamos un/a profesional con experiencia para incorporarse a nuestro equipo como Comprador/a de Pescado de Rula (Lonja). La misión principal del puesto es garantizar el aprovisionamiento diario de pescado y marisco fresco de máxima calidad, optimizando costes y manteniendo relaciones sólidas con los proveedores en las principales lonjas de la región

¿CUÁLES SERÁN TUS RESPONSABILIDADES?

* Gestión de compras en Lonja.
* Negociación y relación con proveedores.
* Control de calidad.
* Coordinar el proceso logístico post-compra (carga, transporte refrigerado, documentación) hasta la recepción en nuestro centro de distribución o puntos de venta.