Meat Buyer

Drnewitt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fine food distributor in North West London is seeking a skilled Meat Buyer to manage the meat product category and build supplier relationships. The role requires strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills, with responsibilities including pricing negotiations and stock management. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000+ per annum, along with bonus potential, and the chance to be part of a team dedicated to quality and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Bonus potential

Access to premium products

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading the meat category, including product range management and pricing negotiations.
• Building and maintaining supplier relationships, including onboarding and performance reviews.
• Supporting import and logistics processes in coordination with teams.
• Ensuring product data and pricing accuracy are maintained within ERP systems.
• Managing stock levels to meet availability targets.
• Driving category growth through cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Category Buying management

Strong commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

ERP systems knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Meat Buyer – Premium Food

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.

Apply now or contact our team in confidence for more information.