Meat Procurement Specialist
JBS Australia
MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
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Overview
Work Type: Full Time
Skills: Materials Procurement, Smallgoods Production, Food Processing Industry Knowledge
Accreditation: No Drivers Licence
Salary Info: Annual Salary Package
Posted: Sep 12, 2025
- Join Australia's leading premium meat supplier
- Enjoy discounted meat & health insurance benefits
- Work with top restaurants & hotels in the industry
Meat Procurement Specialist: Source proteins, build supplier relationships & maintain quality standards.
Job Description
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Andrews Meat Industries is a leading food service meat supplier comprising three key divisions: foodservice, value added (cooked) and export. Across these divisions, the company supplies to all areas of the hospitality industry, including restaurants, cafes, hotels, clubs, and resort groups, as well as servicing a number of other market segments, including health and aged care, education, aviation, and sporting venues.
Andrews Meat Industries is one of Australia’s most respected suppliers of premium meat and foodservice products. With decades of industry leadership, we proudly serve a wide range of customers including top-tier restaurants, hotels, retailers, and export partners. We are driven by quality, innovation, and customer service – and we’re growing.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Protein Category Buyer to manage and grow our protein supply portfolio. This role requires deep product knowledge, strong industry relationships, and proven negotiation skills to ensure the procurement of quality meats at the right price, time, and specification.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Source and procure a range of proteins including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and specialty meats.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers, producers, and processors.
- Collaborate with sales, production, and logistics teams to ensure supply meets demand and product specs.
- Maintain compliance with company policies and all regulatory and quality standards.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for cost savings, product innovation, and new supplier development.
About you:
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in meat or protein procurement (wholesale, processing, or foodservice sector).
Strong product knowledge across key protein categories and understanding of industry grading, specifications, and yield.
Proven negotiation skills with a commercial mindset. Existing industry networks and supplier contacts highly regarded.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication, time management, and relationship-building abilities.
Knowledge of food safety, compliance, and quality standards.
Benefits include (but not limited to):
- Heavily discounted meat products
- Retail discounts with national partners
- Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private.
If you’re passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Any queries, please email: jobs@jbssa.com.au For more information about JBS Australia, please visit our Careers Page: > Apply now