Purpose of the Role
Our client seeks a commercially astute Protein Buyer to join a fast-paced Supply Chain team. This is a pivotal role where you will directly impact the company's competitiveness through strategic procurement, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement. You will be the bridge between suppliers and customers, ensuring optimal value while maintaining the reputation for quality and reliability.
This position demands someone who thrives under pressure, can juggle multiple priorities with tight deadlines, and possesses the confidence to present complex market data to multiple stakeholders. If you are someone who combines deep industry knowledge with exceptional analytical and communication skills, we want to hear from you.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Supplier & Stock Management
Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure competitive advantage
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure security of supply
Manage stock positions in line with warehousing and production capacities
Raise Purchase Orders and coordinate delivery schedules aligned with production requirements and customer demands
Strategic Procurement & Market Intelligence
Lead procurement strategies across multiple meat categories, optimising cost, quality, and availability
Analyse market movements and commodity trends to inform buying and pricing strategies
Present market intelligence and pricing recommendations to support the Sales team
Develop and deliver presentations & reports on market conditions to both internal and external stakeholders
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Support other procurement & purchasing functions as business needs require
Partner with R&D and sales teams to optimise product costs and specifications
Collaborate with production and customer service teams to ensure seamless operations
Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions
Data Analysis & Reporting
Extract, analyse, and collate data from multiple sources to create actionable insights
Produce comprehensive reports on stocks, purchasing requirements, supplier performance, cost analysis, and market opportunities
Utilise Excel, Microsoft Dynamics, PowerBi, and other analytical tools to drive data-informed decisions
Qualifications and Requirements
Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, modelling, and reporting
Proficiency in creating and delivering professional PowerPoint presentations
Experience with ERP systems
Strong analytical abilities with demonstrated forecasting experience
Sharp commercial acumen with the ability to think strategically
Confident communicator who can articulate complex data clearly
Can-do attitude with proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments
Exceptional organisational skills with ability to manage tight deadlines
Flexible and adaptable with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Problem‑solving skills – demonstrated ability in the use of scientific methodology to problem solve
Demonstrated ability to fully realise improvement initiatives
Demonstrated successes in a team environment
Ideally a Bachelor's degree in a Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business, or Food Production field, or similar
Proven track record in meat industry buying or sales roles
Deep understanding of meat markets, pricing dynamics, and quality specifications
Experience presenting to and negotiating with senior stakeholders
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