Junior Livestock Buyer | Aberdeen

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

Kepak McIntosh Donald are currently recruiting for a Junior Livestock Buyer to join our Procurement team at McIntosh Donald.

This is a home based role which involves travelling around Scotland in order to support our site, McIntosh Donald.

Role Purpose

To learn and develop skills in purchasing of livestock by achieving best price for procurement of suitably graded cattle and sheep to meet weekly production targets.

• Work with the Livestock Buyers to develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers (including farmers, auctioneers and other third parties), demonstrating their commitment to consistent ethical standards, good practice and Kepak values.
• Work with the Livestock Buyers to procure and maintain adequate supply of suitably graded livestock (cattle and sheep).
• Inspect livestock on location to ensure good health and animal welfare obligations are met.
• Provide advice for the proper care of livestock, leading to more successful production.
• Develop skills to estimate animal value and negotiate pricing with supplier and in line with agreed business rates.
• Arrange post-purchase transportation of animals to site.
• Build knowledge on reliable suppliers in region.
• Keep current on animal supply and overall market conditions and trends.
• Maintain records of all transactions.
• Understand and maintain knowledge on appropriate pricing levels.
• Continuously seek out opportunities for livestock acquisition.
• Liaise with industry bodies, including FSS, vets, suppliers, and hauliers to support effective operations and production.
• Develop and provide insight on competitors’ actions, such as buying trends, and inform Procurement team and/or Site Manager.
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

• Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
• Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
• Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
• Responsibility for positive contribution to business
• Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills essential
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Capable of making sound buying decision
• Ability to work effectively and confidently under pressure
• Commitment to good practice and quality products
• Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
• Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
• Relationship builder with influencing skills

• Strong IT skills (particularly MS Office)

• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop
• Opportunity to earn a performance Bonus
• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
• Discounts in well known retailers
• Values awards program
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Training and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension plans
• Life assurance