Senior Meat Buyer

Ref: AS7240990

Chichester, England

£50,000

• Permanent
• Meat Procurement
• Supplier Negotiation
• Food Commodity Sourcing

About the candidate

A highly motivated purchasing professional with a strong background in the food industry, specialising in meat procurement and wider food commodities. They bring solid experience across wholesale, food manufacturing and FMCG environments, with a clear focus on supplier management, market insight and commercially sound buying decisions.

They are confident negotiating with local and international suppliers, building long-term partnerships and keeping supply consistent in fast-paced settings. Practical, proactive and margin-focused, they would be a strong fit for a business looking to strengthen its meat buying capability.

What makes them great?

• Strong cost reduction track record: Delivered around 15% cost reduction through effective supplier relationship management while maintaining product quality.
• Improved supplier performance: Developed a supplier evaluation process that improved supplier reliability by around 20%.
• Commercially focused procurement: Supported cost-saving initiatives that reduced overall procurement costs by around 10% through negotiation and market analysis.

Areas of expertise

• Meat and food commodity sourcing: Experienced in procuring a diverse range of meat products and raw materials across wholesale, manufacturing and FMCG settings.
• Supplier negotiation and management: Skilled in negotiating pricing, contracts and terms while maintaining quality and building strong supplier relationships.
• Market analysis and purchasing strategy: Confident monitoring market trends, identifying sourcing opportunities and aligning buying activity with demand and supply chain continuity.