Senior Meat Trader & Strategy Leader – Hybrid/Office

Af Blakemore & Son Ltd; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20% of annual salary

Company car or car allowance

Mobile phone

Laptop

Pension scheme

Job summary

Af Blakemore & Son Ltd is seeking a Meat Trader to drive forward our meat procurement and sales strategy from our Midlands base. The role involves leading purchasing and selling activities for meat, developing new business in container loads and pallet quantities from our depots, and working within the Blakemore Meats division.

You will report to the Commercial Director and play a senior leadership role in shaping strategy, managing supplier and customer relationships, and ensuring quality, cost

Qualifications

• Proven track record in meat trading, procurement and sales across key proteins.
• Established connections with suppliers, producers and customers in the meat industry.
• Ability to analyse market data and make informed decisions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs.
• Self-starter with initiative and opportunity spotting.

Responsibilities

• Source high-quality meat from UK and international suppliers with competitive pricing and timely delivery.
• Monitor market trends and dynamics to inform trading decisions.
• Lead development of purchasing and selling strategy for meat products.
• Shape strategy with commercial leadership to drive growth and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and company policies.

Skills

Meat trading

Procurement

Sales development

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supply chain knowledge

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Af Blakemore & Son Ltd is seeking a Meat Trader to drive forward our meat procurement and sales strategy from our Midlands base. The role involves leading purchasing and selling activities for meat, developing new business in container loads and pallet quantities from our depots, and working within the Blakemore Meats division.

You will report to the Commercial Director and play a senior leadership role in shaping strategy, managing supplier and customer relationships, and ensuring quality, cost