Commodity Buyer
Ref: AS4571533
Poole, Dorset
£50,000
- Permanent
- Food Commodity Buying
- Supplier Negotiation
- Meat And Protein Procurement
About the candidate
An accomplished procurement professional with over five years’ experience in commodity buying, with a strong focus on meat and protein categories across the food sector. They bring a confident understanding of market dynamics, pricing trends and commodity risk, supporting informed buying decisions that protect margin and maintain supply continuity.
They are commercially minded, analytical and collaborative, with a track record of building strong supplier relationships across the UK and Europe. Available for a permanent opportunity and able to start in around two weeks, they would suit a fast-paced food, FMCG or distribution environment.
What makes them great?
- Delivers measurable savings – Achieved an approximate 15% reduction in procurement costs through strategic negotiation and market analysis.
- Improves supply performance – Helped streamline procurement processes, contributing to an approximate 20% improvement in order fulfilment rates.
- Strong commercial awareness – Combines market insight, pricing analysis and risk management to support profitable, well-timed buying decisions.
Areas of expertise
- Commodity procurement – Experienced in sourcing beef, pork, poultry and wider food commodities, balancing cost, quality and availability.
- Supplier negotiation – Skilled in building supplier partnerships, negotiating favourable terms and managing performance across varied supply networks.
- Demand-led purchasing – Works closely with sales and operations teams to align buying activity with customer demand and business priorities.