Senior Pork Buyer

Job summary

Purchase fresh and frozen pork from Canadian, U.S., and international suppliers, negotiating pricing, volumes, specifications, and terms while managing inventory and purchasing positions. Monitor markets and supply, develop supplier relationships, identify purchasing opportunities, and coordinate with Sales, Logistics, Finance, and Operations to support customer demand and profitability.

Job details

Pork Buyer Our client is hiring an experienced Pork Buyer to join our purchasing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing pork products across Canada, the U.S., and international markets while working closely with our sales team of 30 representatives to identify opportunities, support customer needs, and drive profitable growth. Key Responsibilities Purchase fresh and frozen pork products for resale and distribution. Work closely with our team of 30 sales representatives to ensure purchasing decisions are aligned with customer demand, sales opportunities, and market conditions. Source products from Canadian, U.S., and international suppliers. Negotiate pricing, volumes, specifications, and purchasing terms. Monitor pork markets, pricing trends, supply conditions, and market opportunities. Develop and maintain strong relationships with packers, processors, brokers, and suppliers. Manage purchasing positions and inventory levels in coordination with the sales team. Identify opportunistic purchases and new supply sources. Communicate market intelligence, product availability, and purchasing opportunities to the sales team. Work closely with Sales, Logistics, Finance, and Operations to manage product flow and profitability. Monitor product specifications, availability, lead times, and landed costs. Qualifications 5+ years of pork, meat, or protein purchasing experience. Strong knowledge of the North American pork industry and pork cuts. Existing relationships with pork suppliers, packers, processors, or brokers are a strong asset. Strong negotiation and commercial skills. Ability to work effectively with a large, fast-paced sales organization. Comfortable making purchasing decisions in a fast-moving commodity environment. Strong understanding of margins, inventory management, and landed costs. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. English required; French is an asset. Avantages : Health & Dental benefits Onsite parking Gym onsite

What you’ll do

Purchase fresh and frozen pork from Canadian, U.S., and international suppliers, negotiating pricing, volumes, specifications, and terms while managing inventory and purchasing positions. Monitor markets and supply, develop supplier relationships, identify purchasing opportunities, and coordinate with Sales, Logistics, Finance, and Operations to support customer demand and profitability.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of pork, meat, or protein purchasing experience and strong knowledge of the North American pork industry and pork cuts. Candidates should bring strong negotiation and commercial skills, supplier relationship-building ability, and an understanding of margins, inventory, and landed costs; English is required and French is an asset.

Benefits

• Health And Dental Benefits
• Onsite Parking
• Onsite Gym

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Pork Purchasing
• Meat And Protein Purchasing
• Supplier Sourcing
• Price Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• North American Pork Industry Knowledge
• Pork Cuts Knowledge
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Inventory Management
• Margin Management
• Landed Cost Analysis
• Commercial Acumen
• Sales Collaboration
• Market Intelligence
• Communication
• Relationship Building

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Logistics
• Sales
• Management & Leadership

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