Senior Meat Buyer / Trader

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Meat Buyer / Trader to join our commercial team in Poole. You will be responsible for sourcing fresh meat products, negotiating contracts and ensuring a reliable supply chain for our diverse customer base.

Key responsibilities

• Purchase fresh meat from UK and international suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, contracts and supply terms to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Monitor market trends, pricing and availability to stay ahead of industry changes.
• Develop and maintain long‑term supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with Sales, Planning and Operations to guarantee product availability.
• Identify new suppliers and sourcing opportunities to strengthen the supply chain.
• Manage stock levels and support continuity of supply.
• Seek margin‑improvement opportunities while maintaining quality and service.

Required profile

• Proven experience in meat, protein or food commodity buying.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Excellent commercial awareness of market dynamics.
• Ability to make independent buying decisions and work autonomously.
• Experience in related roles such as Commodity Buyer, Procurement Buyer or Category Buyer is advantageous.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary £40,000‑£60,000 per annum plus performance bonus.
• Full‑time, Monday‑Friday office‑based role.
• Opportunity to influence commercial strategy within a fast‑growing business.
• Professional development in a leading UK meat wholesaler.