International Meat Trader (Export market)

Recruiter:

Carlysle Human Capital

Job Ref:

DBN000897/AD

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client, with head office in Durban, is a dynamic, third-generation family export and international brand development business. They export leading FMCG, building materials, and general merchandise brands to over 55 countries around the world. Established in 1972, they have associated businesses in several international markets.

We seek a knowledgeable and accomplished Meat Buyer, who has experience in procuring meat (pork, beef, chicken, lamb, and fish) for the export market, to join their Procurement team at their CAPE TOWN offices.

POSITION INFO:

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 Driver’s 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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