ABP Food Group is a food business that specialises in the supply and development, producing award‑winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale.
ABP Kingswinford is part of the ABP UK division within the ABP Food Group aiming to provide quality lamb to thousands of customers across the world.
Livestock Procurement Manager
Reporting into the Site General Manager and Group Procurement Manager, you will have a real interest in the meat industry and livestock as part of the food chain. This is a demanding, supplier‑facing role which requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent communication skills and computer literacy, as you will be liaising with farmers, vets, livestock and abattoir teams to ensure animal welfare is maintained and sheep are processed in line with legislative requirements.
Responsibilities
* Ensuring livestock purchased meets production requirements and is in line with production plans to meet the needs of the customer
* Co-ordinating with livestock agents, farmers and other livestock suppliers for the supply of livestock
* Understanding and knowledge of lairage and abattoir operations
* Carrying out farm visits for livestock selection, maintaining relationships with farmers, including producer group meetings
* Ensuring livestock deliveries are on schedule
* Actively negotiating prices and developing partnerships with key stakeholders and suppliers
* Contributing to the recording and maintenance of slaughter information and data
* Ensuring the team always adheres to the current animal welfare legislation and company operating procedures regarding safe movements, handling and production
Apply directly with ABP Food Group.
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