Job Description
Our client, a highly successful company in the export industry is seeking an experienced Meat Buyer to join their Durban based team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in sourcing meat products - including pork, beef, chicken, lamb and fish for the export market
The Meat Buyer will oversee the procurement of all meat products, both locally and internationally for export, ensuring compliance with South African and International regulations. Responsibilities include supervising the loading and inspection of local containers and serving as the primary liaison between the company, export authorities and meat suppliers worldwide
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop the purchasing of both fresh and frozen meat for exportation
- Providing support to the Senior Meat buyer
- 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
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar capacity with experience in purchasing
- Valid Driver's license with own reliable transport
- Suitable candidate must have exceptionally good meat knowledge and know the grades and cuts of pork, beef, chicken, lamb and fish
- Strong and current relationships with meat suppliers
Knowledge and Skills:
- Good understanding / experience of the meat export process
- Understanding and / or experience of import regulations for meat in South Africa would be an added advantage
Salary:
Market related
