We are looking for a Buyer within our Livestock team based at our Spalding site. This role will maintain relationships with current and new suppliers, securing livestock at the given weekly price on farm or market. Delivering stock to plan, managing stakeholder relationships across the site, planning and external sales. We are a progressive business and depending on the candidate the role could include direct line management. This role is based out of our Spalding abattoir and would require a suitable candidate to be within commutable distance to Spalding, the role would include and does require a candidate to be able to travel on a weekly basis to suppliers' farms and our secondary sites. Our secondary site for England is Colne - whilst our buyers have a primary base our buyers have an involvement across all three of our sites. Some of your responsibilities will include: Number of stock bought direct from Farm Weights/Grades/Spec of Cattle & Lambs supplied Build critical relationships with all Myton Food Group suppliers. Representing the company in a fair and reputable way. Working in conjunction with other buyers, the Livestock Office: Operations, Admin, Transport and Livestock Technical Auditor, in addition to the lairage, abattoir and planning. To ensure that ideas are shared and the teams work as one to meet the needs of our consumer. Service to abattoirs within 98% to Plan. Sourcing up to £450 million of stock every year, including: beef, lamb & pork, dealing with over 3,000 suppliers. Achievement of Livestock KPIs Safeguard our business by getting closer to our customers; ensuring 100% of suppliers are visited. Build strong relationships with our supplier base be visible and visit farmers regularly Ensure that livestock is sourced to our business needs and to the requirements of our retail consumer. Optimise batches to ensure that stock is bought to plan, with correct delivery numbers adhered to. Monitor supplier performance and review our publicity and marketing to tackle issues, working closely with the livestock development and admin team. Confirm all buying on time in full as soon as possible, to conform to planning, operations and transport requirements. Ensure that all information provided is correct to reduce potential operational downtime for the processor. Know and play a role in facilitating Myton's Welfare & Sustainability policies. About you We've built an incredibly diverse business, and we're working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs. For this role, we're looking for someone who has: Experience in the livestock industry preferable, or previous buying experience. Evidence of being a proven negotiator Proven experience of delivering category strategies in a complex, competitive market Knowledge of the livestock industry, buying/sourcing and good knowledge of the retail consumer needs. A strong reputation for customer relations. The ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to use excel and basic computer programmes Good communication skills Ability to deal with immediate changes, moving suppliers around to comply with operational needs. About us In return for all your hard work, you will receive: 15% discount in store from the day you join us Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member Annual bonus scheme Career progression and development opportunities Generous holiday entitlement Market leading pension scheme and life assurance Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP 'MyPerks' giving you discount with over 850 retailers Free parking onsite Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave Private Healthcare Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you'll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking! At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues. There's more to our business as it's fast paced and ever changing, as such we've got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We'd love to meet you! At Morrisons, we're proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that's good for our customers too. We're always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference and belong. Reward & Benefits We've highlighted below some of our standard Rewards & Benefits that our colleagues receive. Please note, some roles come with additional benefits such as bonus, company car allowance etc. you'll find further details where applicable in our adverts, or you can speak to someone in our resourcing team for more information. Rewarding success We believe success should be rewarded. So, from a simple thank you to our well-deserved recognition awards, we'll show you how much we value you. We care for our colleagues. It's how we keep hold of the best talent. Pay Morrisons wouldn't be what it is without our amazing colleagues, which is why we offer competitive salaries to ensure we attract and retain the best. Colleague discounts We operate one of the most generous colleague discount schemes in food retail, and currently offer two discount cards, one for you and one for your family or friend. You will be eligible for a 15% discount on all eligible purchases and your friend or family will be eligible for up to 10% discount. Holidays We know how important it is to take time off to relax and unwind. So, to help you achieve a healthy work/life balance, you'll enjoy at least 28 days of holiday a year pro rata (including public holidays). Your holiday will increase depending on your length of service, too. Pension We have a competitive pension scheme that all our colleagues can join. Life assurance In case the worst should happen, we offer a Life Assurance Scheme, more commonly known as a 'Death in Service' benefit. All our colleagues are entitled to this benefit from their first day of permanent employment with us, subject to eligibility rules. Money off Not only will you enjoy 15% off your Morrisons shopping, you'll have access to discount and cashback offers from over 1,500 retailers including everything from fashion and holidays to utilities and electronics. All of our sites offer subsidised meals too. Flexible benefits We offer a range of flexible, voluntary and salary sacrifice benefits that can help you save on your tax and National Insurance. These include: Holiday buy scheme Payroll giving Healthcare cash plan Our exclusive health care cash plan, provided by Sovereign Health Care, offers colleagues a helping hand with everyday health care costs. It pays tax free cash back on a range of everyday health expenses including glasses, contact lenses, dental treatment, prescription charges, physiotherapy and much more. Cover is offered at a differents levels to suit your needs, and up to 4 children are covered at no extra cost! We're pleased to be able extend the offer to colleagues' partners. Terms and conditions apply. Wellbeing with Vita Health At Morrisons we care about our colleagues' wellbeing, and we work with a number of organisations to provide information, advice and support to colleagues and their families. Our wellbeing partner Vita Health, offers free and confidential information, advice and support for all our colleagues and households 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, on all wellbeing matters including mental and physical health. They also provide a management support helpline Monday to Friday. Aviva Digital GP and wellbeing We provide colleagues with free access to Aviva's Digital GP and Aviva Wellbeing app services. Colleagues can book can book unlimited video consultations with an NHS-registered, private GP. To help colleagues when they need it most, It's a 24 hour service. Colleague's children are also covered up to age 16. Addiction treatment We're working with the team at the UK Addiction Treatment Group to support the wellbeing of our colleagues when it comes to addiction and behavioural disorders. Salary finance We've partnered with Salary Finance to provide all colleagues with access to simple, useful financial education, as well as access to loans at competitive and affordable rates, repaid directly from pay. Family Friendly benefits Maternity and Adoption Pay: Full pay for the first 26 weeks of maternity and adoption leave. Paternity Leave: Up to 4 weeks of paternity leave, allowing flexibility within 52 weeks of the birth or placement. Neonatal Leave: An additional week of leave for every week the baby spends in neonatal care, up to the original due date, with a maximum of 12 weeks. Fertility Leave: Up to five days of paid leave per cycle for prospective mothers undergoing treatment, and up to two days of paid leave for partners Plan your journey Woodheads, Spalding, United Kingdom, BD3 7DL