procurement agent

Role Overview & Responsibilities

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:

• Monday to Friday

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