Category Buyer - Meat Park Royal, LondonSalary: £50-55K (depending on experience) Are you a proactive and commercially savvy procurement professional with a genuine passion for high quality meat products? Are you a great communicator and negotiator with proven leadership skills? Are you looking for a new challenge / the next step in your career? This could be the role that you have been looking for… We are looking for a Senior Meat Category Buyer, to join this well established, and growing, fine food importer and distributor at their UK / European Head Office in Park Royal, London. The Senior Meat Buyer will lead a small team and take full ownership of the meat category - managing supplier relationships, ensuring best-in-class sourcing, stock control and commercial performance. The Role: Leading and continually developing the meat product category. Managing and mentoring a small team of buyers. Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships across the global market. Coordinating inbound logistics with third-party providers. Monitoring stock levels to meet availability and target. Striving for continuous improvement. About You: A proven track record in a similar purchasing role (prior experience of procuring meat / protein is essential). Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a small team. Strong organisational skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. A genuine interest in premium food products and high standards of service. The successful candidate will be rewarded with a very competitive package that includes an excellent basic salary in the region of £50-55,000. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading business with a fantastic portfolio of products and an enviable client list that includes some of the UK’s most prestigious restaurants, hotels, and high-end retailers. This role may be suitable for you if you have experience as a Meat Buyer, Protein Buyer, Meat Procurement Manager, Meat Category Manager, Commercial Manager (Meat)