Full job descriptionMeat Buyer & Trader
Location: Fulcrum Business Centre, Vantage Way, Poole, BH12 4NU
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Performance Bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm
Ready to Step Up?
If you’re an experienced meat buyer or trader, you already know how to negotiate, manage supplier relationships and deliver margin.
The real question is...
Are you in a business that gives you the freedom to make a real commercial impact?
Too often, talented buyers find themselves restricted by lengthy approval processes, corporate structures and limited influence over key commercial decisions.
At DB Foods, we’re different.
We’re looking for a MeatBuyer & Trader with the mindset of a deal maker—someone who thrives on negotiation, understands global meat markets, identifies opportunities before the competition and turns market intelligence into profitable commercial decisions.
This isn’t simply another buying role.
It’s an opportunity to become one of the key commercial decision-makers within a growing business where your expertise, judgement and results will directly influence profitability and future growth.
Why DB Foods?
DB Foods is one of the UK’s leading independent meat wholesalers, supplying premium meat products to foodservice, wholesale, manufacturing and retail customers throughout the UK.
With an annual turnover of more than £120 million, an extensive UK and international supplier network and a reputation built on quality, service and reliability, we’re continuing to invest in our people, commercial capability and long-term growth.
This is an opportunity to join a business with genuine ambition and the scale to compete, while retaining the agility to move far quicker than larger corporate organisations.
What Makes This Role Different?
This is where experienced buyers notice the difference.
You’ll have the autonomy to:
*Make commercial decisions without layers of unnecessary approval.
*React quickly to changing market conditions and commodity movements.
*Influence buying strategy and supplier direction.
*Build and strengthen key supplier relationships across UK and international markets.
*Work directly with senior leadership, where your expertise genuinely shapes commercial decisions.
*See the direct impact your decisions have on margin, profitability and business performance.
Simply put...
You’ll have the freedom to do what good commercial buyers do best.
The Opportunity
As our Commercial Meat Buyer & Trader, you’ll take ownership of buying and trading across beef, pork, poultry and lamb, ensuring DB Foods remains competitive, profitable and ahead of the market.
You’ll combine commercial instinct with market intelligence to identify buying opportunities, negotiate exceptional supplier agreements and continually improve buying performance across the business.
Success in this role isn’t measured by how many purchase orders you process.
It’s measured by the value you create.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
*Buying and trading across all major meat categories.
*Identifying commercial opportunities that improve margin and strengthen supply.
*Negotiating pricing, rebates, specifications and commercial agreements with UK and international suppliers.
*Monitoring market trends, commodity movements and supply risks to stay ahead of the competition.
*Developing long-term supplier partnerships while continually identifying new sourcing opportunities.
*Working closely with Sales, Commercial and Operations teams to maximise profitability and customer service.
*Contributing to the ongoing commercial strategy of the business.
About You
You’ll already have experience buying or trading meat within wholesale, retail, manufacturing or FMCG.
More importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys making commercial decisions and delivering measurable results.
You’ll bring:
*Proven experience buying and trading meat in a fast-paced commercial environment.
*Strong negotiation skills with the confidence to challenge suppliers and secure the best deals.
*A thorough understanding of commodity markets, pricing and international supply chains.
*Experience managing significant purchasing spend and high-volume supply.
*Strong commercial judgement and the confidence to make decisions.
*An entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine passion for improving performance.
What You’ll Gain
This role offers far more than a salary.
You’ll have:
*Genuine commercial autonomy and ownership.
*Direct influence over buying strategy and supplier partnerships.
*Regular exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making.
*The opportunity to shape a key commercial function within a growing business.
*A performance-related bonus that rewards the value you deliver.
*Clear scope to develop your career as the business continues to grow.
*Company pension.
*Discounted or free food.
*On-site parking.
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re currently delivering results but feel held back by bureaucracy, limited authority or slow decision-making, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
We’re looking for someone who wants more than simply managing suppliers.
We’re looking for someone who wants to influence strategy, build stronger commercial partnerships, outperform the market and play a key role in the continued success of DB Foods.
If you’re ready to take ownership, make an impact and be rewarded for the results you deliver, we’d love to hear from you.