Meat Specialist

• Full Time
• Application Closes 01 Aug 2026
• Hawkes Bay - Hastings
• Purchasing Agent and Buyer, Farm Products

Primary responsibility is the purchasing, sales and management of all Meat and Poultry products in the

Hawkes Bay Distribution Centre. This person is responsible for the right quantity of the right products in

stock, at the right price.

The procurement department plays a key role in the success of the branch. Decisions made by the

Procurement team impact directly on sales, profitability and operational effectiveness. They also

underpin some of the key performance measures of the branch.

The role is diverse and will require functional relationship with all departments. Alongside the

warehouse and dispatch department, this person will have full understanding of what product is coming

into the building, how it is being stored and dispatched from the building to ensure accuracy and

accountability. This role will also include working alongside the account managers to grow the centre of plate.

Key Performance indicators include:

· Maintain appropriate stock turns/Levels and number of stock lines

· Relationships with suppliers

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers through regular customer visits.

· AP/Purchasing relationship-A/P invoices cleared daily

· System knowledge Real Time, Houdini, Excel Reports etc.

· Grow product knowledge

· Compliance with the Food Safety programme

· Dumped, Missing, expired stock 0.4% of total sales

· Branch Out of Stocks – Target 1 % at any time

· Increase product range sold into each customer (i.e. Lines per invoice)

· Maintain Code Status for specific lines

· Regularly revising the branch range and rationalising monthly 

· Grow sales bases on branch budgets

What We Offer:

· Epic staff discounts on our huge product range

· Southern Cross health cover + funeral benefit 

· Paid training and career development opportunities

· Supportive team culture within a secure, growing business

 If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you — apply today, immediate or flexible start available. 

Skills & Experience

• Experience in foodservice, wholesale distribution, seafood, meat or poultry sales
• Strong knowledge of seafood, meat and poultry products, or the willingness to quickly develop specialist product expertise.
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Self-motivation, initiative and excellent organisational skills.
• A full New Zealand driver's licence.