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Meat Buyer
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Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
DB Foods Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain & Logistics -
Sales
Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
We are looking for a sharp, commercially driven Meat Buyer who thrives on negotiation, relationship building, and securing the best deals in a fast-paced environment. This isn’t just a purchasing role — we need a deal maker who understands margins, market trends, and how to create value across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities- Source and purchase meat and protein products in line with business needs and margin targets
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply terms with suppliers
- Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers
- Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and competitor activity
- Identify new sourcing opportunities and cost‑saving initiatives
- Work closely with sales and operations teams to align supply with demand
- Manage stock levels, ensuring availability while minimising waste
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards
- Proven experience in meat or protein buying, within wholesale, retail or FMCG
- Confidence to negotiate, challenge, and walk away from bad deals
- Strong commercial mindset with a clear understanding of margins and profitability and evidence of improving margin
- Solid understanding of supply markets and pricing dynamics
- Must have experience on volume deals, international supply chains and the key suppliers
- Ability to thrive under pressure and make quick, informed decisions
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills and someone who is ready to step up and take real ownership
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and focused on delivery, not talking about it
- Competitive salary with uncapped bonus and benefits
- Opportunity to make a real commercial impact
- Career progression within a growing business
- Supportive, fast‑paced, and entrepreneurial environment
If you’re a natural negotiator who knows how to spot value and close a deal, we’d love to hear from you.
Bottom LineIf you’re sitting in a competitor business thinking “I could do more if I was given the chance” – this is that chance.
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