FMCG Buyer

Your Company: A highly rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced FMCG Buyer to join a fast-paced and growing organisation within the food supply and wholesale sector. This position is ideally suited to a commercially astute individual with strong industry knowledge, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to secure value and drive margin within the meat and protein supply chain. Based in Dorset, this role offers a hybrid working arrangement alongside regular engagement with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and commercial teams. The successful candidate will take full ownership of sourcing activity and supplier relationships, operating with a high level of autonomy in a performance-driven environment. The business is seeking a confident and driven professional who understands the pressures and pace of wholesale and food supply markets, and who can consistently identify opportunities to improve margin, reduce cost, and strengthen supply partnerships. This role provides the freedom to operate strategically while being hands-on in day-to-day trading decisions.Key Responsibilities:While in this position your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Sourcing and purchasing meat and protein products in line with business requirements, quality standards, and margin targets
• Negotiating pricing, contracts, and supply agreements with both domestic and international suppliers
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers across the supply chain
• Monitoring market trends, pricing fluctuations, and competitor activity to identify trading opportunities
• Driving cost efficiencies and identifying new sourcing opportunities to improve overall margin performance
• Working closely with sales, operations, and logistics teams to ensure aligned supply and demand planning
• Managing stock levels effectively to balance availability, cost control, and waste reduction
• Ensuring full compliance with quality assurance, food safety, and regulatory requirements

What You Will Need to Apply: The successful candidate will have proven experience within meat buying, protein procurement, or a similar role within wholesale, retail, or FMCG environments. You will demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a clear understanding of margin-driven trading. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong experience working with volume procurement, including international supply chains
• A proven ability to negotiate effectively, challenge suppliers, and secure commercially advantageous deals
• Deep understanding of meat cuts, specifications, yields, and pricing structures
• Strong analytical and commercial decision-making skills under pressure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A proactive, accountable approach with the ability to take full ownership of results
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a delivery-focused mindset

What You Will Receive in Return: A highly competitive basic salary of up to £90,000 is available for the successful candidate, alongside an uncapped commission structure and bonus scheme that is designed to reward strong performance without any limits on earning potential. This role offers hybrid working based in Dorset, providing a balance of flexibility and regular engagement with key commercial and supply chain activity. A car allowance or company vehicle is also included as part of the overall package. The position comes with long-term progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious business, along with full operational, technical, and commercial support to ensure success. The successful candidate will also benefit from the autonomy to shape and develop supplier relationships while driving trading performance across the category. This is set within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that is focused on delivering results, commercial excellence, and sustained growth.To enquire further about this exciting position, please reach out to:Christina Smith - Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistM: E: