Meat Buyer

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Meat Buyer who will be responsible for the purchasing of all meat procuremen

POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking a Meat Buyer who will be responsible for the purchasing of all meat procurement both locally and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the purchasing of both fresh and frozen meat for exportation.

• Building strategic relationships with new and existing suppliers.

• Negotiating market support from suppliers.

• Manage and negotiate costs though the value chain from livestock to the cuts that are required from our clients for their markets.

• Monitor the execution of orders with suppliers and the Export Coordinators ensuring that all protocols are adhered to.

• Inspection and loading, required to be physically present.

• Supplier liaison, negotiation, market report feedback to suppliers.

• Work with the PPECB inspectors and the veterinary department to get the correct documentation for shipments.

• Negotiate pricing and payment terms with suppliers.

• Source new suppliers where required and develop relationships with existing clients.

• Problem solving and Claim resolution.

• Settle claims with suppliers when they arise.

• Keep track of all meat orders for export.

• Place all orders with the various meat suppliers.

• Ensure that the correct processes are always being adhered to.

Skills:

• Computer Literate.

• Valid Driver’s License/Own reliable transport.

• Negotiation skills.

• Driven and determined.

• Proactive and assertive.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Able to handle pressure.

• Solution driven.

• Able to work independently.

• Team Player.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar capacity with experience in purchasing.

• Exceptional good meat knowledge and knowledge of the grades and cuts of pork, beef, chicken, lamb, and fish.

• Good understanding /experience of the meat export process.

• Current relationship with meat suppliers.

• Understanding and or experience of import regulations for meat in South Africa would be a bonus.