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Cape Town City Centre: Meat Buyer

Cape Town City Centre: Meat Buyer

Posted on 2025-06-11 00:00:00

Job Summary

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The candidate is responsible for the purchasing of all meat procurement both locally and internationally, for exportation and ensuring that the export process is done correctly and in line with the South African and International regulations. The Meat Buyer should be experienced in conducting the inspection of the local container/s whilst being loaded. The candidate will be the contact person between the company and the various export authorities and all meat suppliers both domestically and abroad. Key responsibilities include but not limited the following: 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 Experience: The candidate is required to exceptionally good meat knowledge and knows the grades and cuts of pork, beef, chicken, lamb, and fish. Good understanding /experience of the meat export process Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar capacity with experience in purchasing. Current relationship with meat suppliers Understanding and or experience of import regulations for meat in South Africa would be a bonus. Hard Skills: Computer Literate Valid Drivers License Own reliable transport. Behavioral Skills: Negotiation skills Driven and determined. Proactive and assertive Good interpersonal skills Able to handle pressure. Solution driven. Able to work independently. Team Player

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