Job Description
Livestock and Procurement Coordinator
We offer competitive salary, benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.
As a highly successful Shropshire based British beef supplier we are looking to recruit a Livestock and Procurement Coordinator in our multi million pound Factory in Telford.
Requirements:
- Valid/Current Driver's License
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively within the department.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Can work well within a team environment and under pressure.
- The ability to manage the day to day whilst challenging the norm in a positive and constructive mindset.
- Good understanding of agriculture.
- Degree in Business would be desirable.
- Customer service experience.
- Proficient in Excel.
- Helpful but not essential to have experience with PowerBI.
Responsibilities:
- Ambassador for the business, representing Pickstock and actively promoting effective working relationships with suppliers.
- Logistics of internal haulage, whilst exploring opportunities to expand.
- Ensure the smooth flow of livestock from the procurement to lairage stage. Working closely with the procurement manager to maintain a consistent supply of cattle to deliver customer expectations.
- Ensure all livestock arrives to site in a timely manner, preventing the downtime of production.
- Handling phone calls in a professional manner.
- Managing the procurement diary.
- Creating reports to feedback information to management and procurement staff, competent in Microsoft Packages. Tracking the trends of suppliers and aiding the growth of the supply chain.
- Ensure maintenance of vehicles: services, MOT, fuel purchasing.
- Completing daily run sheet.
- Take part in ongoing training and development to progress in your role.
- Be accountable, approachable and punctual at all times.
- Participate in team meetings, producing presentations for senior management as required.
- Work closely with the procurement team to coordinate business needs, ensuring haulage is as efficient and cost effective as possible.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Telford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person