Livestock Buyer | Yetminster

ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe’s leading consumer food producers. With over 60 – years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation.

Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide.

We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group.

Role Definition

To support the Livestock Team in ensuring the livestock purchased meet all group, site and suppliers’ standards. Ensure relationships with farmers., livestock agents and suppliers are maintained to a good level. The successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and process driven individual who has a real interest in the meat industry and livestock as part of the food chain. Ensuring animal welfare is maintained and sheep are processed in line with legislative requirements.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm including break

Reporting to: Livestock procurement Manager

Benefits:

•Competitive Salary (On application)

•Free parking on site

•Subsidised staff canteen on site offering both hot meals and snacks

•Prayer Room on site

•Group Life Assurance Scheme

•Employee Assistance Scheme

•Discounted Gym Membership

•Cycle to work scheme.

•Mobile Phone discount

•Car leasing discount scheme

•Computer discount scheme

•Training and Development

•Employee Assistance Scheme

•Pension Scheme

The role involves:

•Ensure livestock purchased meets production requirements and are in line with production plans to meet the needs of the customer to include pre delivery farm assurance and organic status where required

•Manage the administration of payments and farmer paperwork, ensure both are accurate and completed in set time frames

•Co-ordinate with livestock agents, farmers and other livestock suppliers for the supply of Lambs & Ewes.

•Learn and maintain knowledge of lairage and abattoir operations

•Carry out farm visits for Sheep selection, maintain relationships with farmers, including producer group meetings.

•Ensure livestock deliveries are to schedule.

•Actively negotiate prices and develop partnerships with key stakeholders and suppliers.

•Contribute to the recording and maintenance of slaughter information and data.

•Ensure the team always adheres to the current animal welfare legislation and company operating procedures with regard to safe movements, handling and production.

Leadership Principles

•You have a relentless drive to succeed

•You create a results-driven environment

•You live Our Way

Skills

•Able to work under own initiative

•Be a team player

•Excellent written and spoken communication skills

•Able to maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

•Great interpersonal skills and an approachable attitude

•Self-motivated, methodical, well organised with exceptional interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate across all levels.

•Good working knowledge of Animal Welfare Legislation

•Full UK Driving License