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Meat Buyer
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Meat Buyer – Premium Food Distributor
North West London (Site-Based)
c£45,000+ per annum + Bonus
Full-Time | Permanent
Our client, a leading fine food distributor with an outstanding reputation in the UK food industry, is seeking a skilled and commercially driven Meat Buyer to join their team at their site in North West London.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key product category within a company renowned for quality, provenance, and service excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, warehouse, sales, and finance teams to ensure product integrity, pricing accuracy, and optimal stock performance.
The Role & Duties
This is a site-based role, offering regular interaction with the product in the warehouse and strong collaboration across internal teams. The Meat Buyer will be responsible for:
* Leading the meat category, including product range management, pricing negotiations, and supplier performance.
* Building and maintaining supplier relationships, including onboarding, KPIs, and scheduled reviews.
* Supporting import and logistics processes in coordination with the Import Officer and Warehouse teams.
* Ensuring product data, landed cost calculations, and pricing accuracy are maintained within the ERP system.
* Managing stock levels to meet availability targets and support working capital objectives.
* Authorising supplier invoices and supporting finance with accurate product cost information.
* Driving category growth through cost-saving initiatives, efficiency improvements, and margin management — without compromising quality.
Your Skills & Experience
* Category Buying management experience with meat products is essential.
* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
* Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Confident working with ERP systems and data tools (Excel/PowerPoint).
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Team leadership experience is desirable.
* A hands-on attitude and passion for high-quality food.
What’s in it for you?
* A competitive starting salary of £45,000+ per annum, with bonus potential.
* An opportunity to join a values-led, food-focused business with a fantastic reputation.
* Be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about product quality and innovation.
* Daily access to premium products and the ability to make a visible impact within the business.
* The opportunity to learn from industry leaders with genuine passions and knowledge of fine produce
If you're an experienced Meat Buyer or Protein Category Manager looking to step into a dynamic and quality-driven role, I’d love to hear from you.
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