Onsite Protein Procurement Buyer - Kansas City

Kinsa; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Health, dental, and vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company participation

Job summary

A Midwest food distribution company is seeking a Protein Buyer in Kansas City, MO onsite. The role focuses on owning protein procurement across beef, pork, poultry, seafood, and related products, driving availability and margins.

You will negotiate with suppliers and brokers, build strong relationships, monitor market trends, and collaborate with sales, operations, and warehouse teams to ensure inventory coverage and service excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in protein procurement or meat purchasing.
• Experience negotiating with protein suppliers, brokers, and processors.
• Strong knowledge of protein markets and pricing strategies.
• Experience managing high-volume purchasing and inventory.
• Data-driven pricing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing across beef, pork, poultry, seafood.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements.
• Monitor market trends to maximize margins.
• Partner with sales to set pricing strategies.
• Own inventory performance from purchase to sale.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and warehouse teams.

Skills

Protein procurement

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Inventory management

Data-driven pricing

Category management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A Midwest food distribution company is seeking a Protein Buyer in Kansas City, MO onsite. The role focuses on owning protein procurement across beef, pork, poultry, seafood, and related products, driving availability and margins.

You will negotiate with suppliers and brokers, build strong relationships, monitor market trends, and collaborate with sales, operations, and warehouse teams to ensure inventory coverage and service excellence.