Livestock Procurement Manager | Melton Mowbray
| Company: | Foyle Food Group |
| Location: | Leicestershire |
| Salary: | Competitive |
Foyle Melton Mowbray requires a Livestock Procurement Manager to be based at their site, located at Melton Road, Sixhills, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of most progressive beef processing groups in the UK and Ireland.
In this role, you will be responsible for the procurement of livestock from existing suppliers, prepare delivery schedules to the abattoir, various reports, identify new livestock suppliers and cultivate relationships with current suppliers and key industry contacts. This is a “hands on role” with livestock suppliers. You will be required to have a strong agricultural background and knowledge of beef farming is considered essential.
You will be the primary point of contact for all livestock producers supplying the Melton site, spending time with them to understand their needs, identify changes and cultivate relationships with current livestock suppliers – whilst promoting the Foyle brand to help secure new livestock producers.
You should have the following essential criteria:
• 3rd Level Education qualification or equivalent in agricultural / Food related discipline
• Strong agricultural background and knowledge of beef farming
• Proficient I.T. Skills
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Accuracy in recording information and attention to detail
• Good team player who is flexible and reliable in your approach
• Hold a current valid UK driving license
The Company reserve the right to adjust the criteria to facilitate shortlisting. Only applicants with eligibility to work in the UK will be considered.
Salary will be negotiated based on experience. Closing date for the receipt of applications 17th October 2024.
If you believe that you have the desire and discipline for the role please forward your CV or request an application form, from the undermentioned address.
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