Buying Manager - Meat

More About The Role

We are looking for a strategic and commercially driven Buying Manager to lead our Meat category within the Manufacturing team in Bradford. This is a high impact role where you will take ownership of the seafood proposition for Myton customers, balancing world class sourcing with manufacturing excellence. As a Buying Manager, you won't just manage a supply base, you will support the category strategy, drive the end-to-end P&L, and act as the definitive authority on meat across our manufacturing operations. You will bridge the gap between raw material procurement and retail execution to maximise margin, quality, and availability.

You will:

• Support and execute a multi-year category strategy that secures sustainable, high quality supply while delivering market leading value

• Take ownership of category sales, margin targets, and the procurement budget

• Identify commercial levers to mitigate inflation and optimise "total cost of ownership."

• Lead initiatives to boost yield and profitability, working closely with site teams to implement process improvements that minimise waste at scale

• Act as the senior partner for Myton's retail and site directors, providing expert recommendations and high level reporting on market trends and performance

• Set the benchmark for "best-in-class" operating procedures, ensuring rigorous adherence to food safety and Myton's premium quality standards

• Lead the development of new product ranges by benchmarking against global competitors and translating consumer insights into a winning meat offering.

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional with a "big picture" mindset and the ability to influence at a senior level.

You will have:

• Strong experience in a buying or procurement role, with significant focus on Meat

• Proven track record of managing complex P&Ls and delivering year-on-year cost savings and margin growth

• Ability to analyse global market data and turn it into a clear, actionable sourcing roadmap. Deep understanding of the intersection between manufacturing efficiencies and retail reality. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the gravitas to lead taste panels, supplier negotiations, and internal change programs

• A full driving license and a willingness to travel to suppliers and retail sites as the business requires.

About The Company

• In return for all your hard work, you will receive:

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us

• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member

• Annual bonus scheme Career progression and development opportunities

• Generous holiday entitlement Market leading pension scheme and life assurance

• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP 'MyPerks' giving you discount with over 850 retailers

• Free parking onsite Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Private Healthcare

• Car Allowance (company car provided in some instances)

You'll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - an industry leading manufacturing business with several high profile retail customers.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We're British farming's biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we're passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 18 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we're especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.