Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Star Food Service is looking for a proactive, hands-on Category Coordinator (Proteins) to join our team in Napier. If you're passionate about meat products and have strong knowledge of quality, pricing, and market trends, this could be the role for you. You might be an ex-butcher, butchery manager, shop manager, or simply someone with a deep enthusiasm for meat products.
About the Role
This multifaceted role will be key in supporting our retail and wholesale sales teams to meet customer protein needs. You'll manage our meat and seafood stock, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure our chillers and display cases are always stocked with high-quality products. This is a hands-on role involving meat product repacking and requires close collaboration with our sales and procurement teams.
Key Responsibilities
Order and maintain stock levels for key proteins (fish, beef, lamb, pork)
Ensure protein display chillers and seafood deli are fully stocked
Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best pricing
Work with sales to move surplus stock and meet customer demands
Assist with product pricing and manage the product repack room
Collaborate with internal teams to fulfil customer needs efficiently
Uphold health and safety standards, contributing to a safe work environment
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or inventory management—ideally within the meat or hospitality sector
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritize
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with data-driven decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
About Us
Star Food Service is a family-owned food distribution and retail business with key distribution centers across Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, and Taupo, and retail stores in Gisborne and Napier. We employ 60 staff and operate 15 temperature-controlled trucks, supporting a range of customers including wineries, restaurants, bakeries, and schools.
Apply now to become our next Category Coordinator and bring your expertise to our dynamic team!
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