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Archer Meat Snacks

Procurement Planner & Buyer

Vernon, CA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

Archer Meat Snacks, one of the fastest-growing brands in the Natural and Specialty Channel, is seeking a Procurement Buyer Planner, Packaging to support the continued growth of our manufacturing and ...

Grocery-Outlet

Sr Buyer - Fresh Meat

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Our buyers are empowered with speed, flexibility, and freedom while their passion and creativity ... You have 10+ years of procurement experience - preferably fresh meat consumables. * You have 5+ ...

Starhired

ingredient Buyer

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

You will be responsible for procurement raw material and supplies, negotiate price and terms with ... Buying Meats for manufacturing * Have supplier connections * Experience as a buyer, manufacturing ...

Starhired

ingredient Buyer

Greensboro, NC · On-site

You will be responsible for procurement raw material and supplies, negotiate price and terms with ... Buying Meats for manufacturing * Have supplier connections * Experience as a buyer, manufacturing ...

Cesna Recruitment

Procurement Manager

Troy, NY · On-site

[Position] Procurement Manager [About Our Client] Meat food manufacturing [Job Summary] The Manager ... buyers and planners -Partner with finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis -Support ...

Cesna Recruitment

Procurement Manager

Troy, NY · On-site

[Position] Procurement Manager [About Our Client] Meat food manufacturing [Job Summary] The Manager ... buyers and planners -Partner with finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis -Support ...

Jetro / Restaurant Depot

Buyer - Seafood

Anaheim, CA

$75K - $95K/yr

Seafood Buyer Department: Procurement Reports To: Category Manager or Director of Purchasing ... Our warehouses offer bulk quantities of fresh meat, seafood, produce, dairy, a wide selection of ...

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How much do procurement meat buyer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for procurement meat buyer in the United States is $32.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.40 and $36.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Procurement Meat Buyer vs Meat Purchasing Coordinator?

AspectProcurement Meat BuyerMeat Purchasing Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires purchasing certifications or industry-specific trainingOften requires similar certifications, with emphasis on procurement and supply chain knowledge
Work EnvironmentWorks in procurement departments, sourcing meat products for retailers or processorsOperates within purchasing teams, coordinating meat orders and supplier relations
Employer & IndustryRetailers, food service companies, meat processing plantsGrocery stores, wholesale food distributors, meat suppliers
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for procurement roles focused on meat sourcingSeeking roles in meat purchasing coordination and order management

The main difference between a Procurement Meat Buyer and a Meat Purchasing Coordinator lies in their scope and responsibilities. The Procurement Meat Buyer focuses on sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, while the Meat Purchasing Coordinator handles order processing and supplier communication. Both roles require similar certifications and work in related environments, often within the same industry sectors.

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Infographic showing various Procurement Meat Buyer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,698 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

Meat Buyer

Metairie, LA

Kaki Brothers Management LLC
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Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Buy meat merchandise or commodities for resale and maintain appropriate back stock levels.

  • Negotiate prices, discount terms, and transportation arrangements with suppliers.

  • Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.

Job description

Job Summary

The Meat Buyer is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels and for developing and maintaining detailed reporting of purchasing and supplier information to proactively improve the efficiency of the purchasing team.

Responsibilities

  • Buy Meat merchandise or commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers and maintains appropriate back stock levels.
  • Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.
  • Examine, select, order, or purchase merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.
  • Recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, or merchandise selling prices.
  • Obtain information about customer needs or preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
  • Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
  • Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns, company sales, and needed inventory.
  • Collaborate with vendors to obtain or develop desired products.
  • Inspect merchandise or products to determine quality, value, or yield.
  • Conduct sales meetings to introduce new merchandise.
  • Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased.
  • Provide clerks with information to print on price tags, such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs, manufacturer number, season code, or style number.
  • Train or supervise sales or clerical staff.
  • Determine which products should be featured in advertising, the advertising medium to be used, or when the ads should be run.
  • Monitor competitors' sales activities by following their advertisements in newspapers or other media.
  • Analyze environmental aspects of competing merchandise when making buying decisions.
  • Compare transportation options to determine the most energy-efficient options.
  • Develop strategies to advertise meat products or merchandise to consumers.
  • Monitor consumer preferences or environmental trends to determine the best way to introduce new meat products.
  • Analyzes and controls product transfers, waste, and spoilage.
  • Supports leadership in conducting inventories.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirement Qualifications

  • Understands and applies buyer / procurement concepts, principles and practices.
  • Develops and applies buying / procurement practices that meet company and customer expectations, ensure quality, and maximize savings and efficiencies.
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills and high levels of tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
  • Able to negotiate mutually beneficial supplier / producer arrangements, terms and conditions.
  • Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret purchasing, procurement, contract, delivery, quality, pricing, and other issues.
  • Creates spreadsheets, charts and reports that contain relevant projections and performance data that can be clearly understood by diverse audiences.
  • Applies a customer-focused sensibility when analyzing business prospects and / or performing ongoing work activities.
  • Team-player with a positive attitude and comfortable with ambiguity.
  • Works effectively with others, in groups, in cross-functional settings and with diverse stakeholders internally and externally.
  • Displays strong levels of customer service.