Meat Buyer

Category Buyer – MeatPark Royal, LondonSalary : £50-55K (depending on experience)

• Are you a proactive and commercially savvy procurement professional with a genuine passion for high quality meat products?
• Are you a great communicator and negotiator with proven leadership skills?
• Are you looking for a new challenge / the next step in your career?This could be the role that you have been looking for…We are looking for a Senior Meat Category Buyer, to join this well established, and growing, fine food importer and distributor at their UK / European Head Office in Park Royal, London.The Senior Meat Buyer will lead a small team and take full ownership of the meat category - managing supplier relationships, ensuring best-in-class sourcing, stock control and commercial performance.The Role :
• Leading and continually developing the meat product category.
• Managing and mentoring a small team of buyers.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships across the global market.
• Coordinating inbound logistics with third-party providers.
• Monitoring stock levels to meet availability and target.
• Striving for continuous improvement.About You :
• A proven track record in a similar purchasing role (prior experience of procuring meat / protein is essential).
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a small team.
• Strong organisational skills....