Trainee Buyer - Meat Industry

Becketts Foods Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Coventry is seeking a Trainee Buyer to join the procurement team. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training in meat procurement, supplier management, and quality control. Ideal candidates will have a passion for the meat industry and strong attention to detail. You will gain hands-on experience and the opportunity for progression into a Buyer role. The position involves travel to other UK sites and offers a competitive salary of £32,000 - £35,000.

Benefits

Full training and development plan

Hands-on experience in a leading meat business

Access to GroceryAid for support

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in the meat industry and supply chain.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying team with day-to-day procurement tasks.
• Help maintain supplier and product databases.
• Assist in raising purchase orders and monitoring deliveries.
• Learn how to analyse sales data and market trends.
• Build an understanding of product specifications, pricing, and quality standards.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal departments.
• Undertake training on meat cuts, supply chain processes, and food safety regulations.
• Daily and weekly data reporting and analysis.

Skills

Interest in the meat industry

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Numerical confidence

Organisational skills

Job description

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Job Title: Trainee Buyer – Meat IndustryLocation: Coventry with travel to other UK sites and customer visitsSalary: £32,000 - £35,000Hours: Monday to Friday

Beckett’s Foods is a leading food processing company operating in the CV2 area of Coventry since 1983. We are now recruiting additional colleagues to join our team. We offer our colleagues stability and a long-term future working for a thriving business.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Buyer to join our procurement team. This role will be based in Coventry with regular travel to our other sites within the CPC Foods Group, including overnight stays weekly.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to kick-start a career in buying. As a Trainee Buyer, you will learn all aspects of meat procurement - from sourcing and supplier management to cost negotiation and quality control. You'll work closely with experienced Buyers and gain hands-on training in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Buying team with day-to-day procurement tasks.

Help maintain supplier and product databases.

Assist in raising purchase orders and monitoring deliveries.

Learn how to analyse sales data and market trends.

Build an understanding of product specifications, pricing, and quality standards.

Communicate with suppliers and internal departments including technical, logistics, and sales.

Undertake training on meat cuts, supply chain processes, and food safety regulations.

Daily and weekly data reporting and analysis.

Maintaining forecasting and pricing lists

What we’re looking for:

A genuine interest in the meat industry and supply chain.

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Numerically confident and comfortable with spreadsheets.

Organised, proactive, and able to manage time effectively.

Previous experience in food, agriculture, or retail is a plus but not essential.

What We Offer:

Full training and development plan with clear progression into a Buyer role.

Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading meat business.

Access to GroceryAid, which provides emotional, practical and financial support

Benefits and recognition hub – including amazing colleague discounts.