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Grocery Outlet

Sr Buyer - Fresh Meat

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$125K - $145K/yr

As a Senior Buyer of Meat, you will be responsible for a segment of business generating $350M of ... This role reports to the Sr. Director - Purchasing. Responsibilities Include: * Own and grow ...

Starhired

ingredient Buyer

Greensboro, NC

$100K - $140K/yr

This is a full time direct hire role. **Protein buying experience required. What you will do as ... Buying Meats for manufacturing * Have supplier connections * Experience as a buyer, manufacturing ...

Starhired

ingredient Buyer

Greensboro, NC · On-site

This is a full time direct hire role. **Protein buying experience required. What you will do as ... Buying Meats for manufacturing * Have supplier connections * Experience as a buyer, manufacturing ...

Jetro Restaurant Depot

Buyer - Seafood

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Category Manager or Director of Purchasing Restaurant Depot is the nation's leading members-only ... Our warehouses offer bulk quantities of fresh meat, seafood, produce, dairy, a wide selection of ...

Jetro / Restaurant Depot

Buyer - Seafood

Anaheim, CA

$75K - $95K/yr

Category Manager or Director of Purchasing Restaurant Depot is the nation's leading members-only ... Our warehouses offer bulk quantities of fresh meat, seafood, produce, dairy, a wide selection of ...

Jetro / Restaurant Depot

Buyer

Whitestone, NY

$70K - $90K/yr

Category Manager or Director of Purchasing Restaurant Depot is the nation's leading members-only ... Our warehouses offer bulk quantities of fresh meat, seafood, produce, dairy, a wide selection of ...

Jetro Restaurant Depot

Buyer

Whitestone, NY · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Category Manager or Director of Purchasing Restaurant Depot is the nation's leading members-only ... Our warehouses offer bulk quantities of fresh meat, seafood, produce, dairy, a wide selection of ...

Jetro Restaurant Depot

Buyer

Whitestone, NY · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Category Manager or Director of Purchasing Restaurant Depot is the nation's leading members-only ... Our warehouses offer bulk quantities of fresh meat, seafood, produce, dairy, a wide selection of ...

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How much do director meat buyer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for director meat buyer in the United States is $72,133.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $89,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Meat Buyer vs Meat Buyer?

AspectDirector Meat BuyerMeat Buyer
ResponsibilitiesOversees procurement strategies, manages teams, and sets purchasing policiesExecutes purchasing orders, sources suppliers, and manages inventory
CredentialsTypically requires experience in procurement, supply chain, or management; certifications like CSM or CPSM are commonRequires knowledge of meat products, supplier relationships, and purchasing skills; certifications are less common
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, large retail or wholesale companiesRetail stores, wholesale markets, or food service providers
Industry UsageUsed in large organizations with complex procurement needsUsed in retail, wholesale, and food service sectors

The main difference between a Director Meat Buyer and a Meat Buyer lies in scope and responsibility. The Director oversees procurement strategies and manages teams, while the Meat Buyer focuses on executing purchasing tasks. Both roles require industry knowledge, but the director's role is more strategic and managerial.

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Infographic showing various Director Meat Buyer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,133 per year, or $34.7 per hour.

Senior Meat Buyer

Carrie Rikon & Associates

Great Neck, NY

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 hours ago

Job description

Senior Meat Buyer 

Salary 100K-110K plus bonus and benefits. 

Working onsite at our corporate office in Great Neck, NY.

Food and beverage company is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for promotionally active categories and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures products in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Order products to meet forecasted demand.
  • Obtain the best possible product costs, quality, and service at all times.
  • Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.
  • Strive to obtain inventory and turn goals, while maintaining service level and minimizing distress.

* Interface with various departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors, store operations, distribution center, and division office personnel.

  • Review acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
  • Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team.
  • Conduct post-promotional reviews and analyses to determine if promotional requirements were met and develop solutions for problem areas.
  • Review and resolve inventory issues at the store level as a result of allocations or order issues. * Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed.
  • Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback, and assess overall implementation effectiveness.
  • Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced.
  • Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at the store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution.
  • Maintain all necessary department files and records.
  • Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner.
  • Remote access (buying system) from home or off-site location when necessary.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience.
  • Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or a strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices.
  • Understanding of beverage procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting, and financial management practices
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact-based decisions.
  • Ability to plan and organize effectively.
  • Written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally.
  • Strong computer aptitude in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
  • Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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