Meat Buyer

D R Newitt Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fine food distributor in the UK is seeking a skilled Meat Buyer for their North West London site. This role includes managing the meat category, supplier relationships, and ensuring product quality. Join a company recognized for its high standards and commitment to fine produce, with a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Access to premium products

Learning opportunities from industry leaders

Qualifications

• Experience in category buying management for meat products is essential.
• Proven negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Hands-on attitude and passion for quality food.

Responsibilities

• Lead the meat category, managing product range and supplier performance.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and manage stock levels.
• Oversee pricing negotiations and contribute to import and logistics.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Principal Consultant at D R Newitt Recruitment - Specialising in Supply Chain, IT & HR

North West London (Site-Based)

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Wholesale Food and Beverage, Meat Products Manufacturing, and Wholesale

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