At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier relationships and secure livestock at competitive prices.
- Company: Progressive business with a focus on livestock procurement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and potential for line management.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement across multiple sites.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the livestock industry.
- Qualifications: Strong relationship-building skills and knowledge of livestock sourcing.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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 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.
Buyer - Livestock in Lincolnshire employer: Myton Food Group
As a Buyer within our Livestock team at the Spalding site, you will join a progressive and dynamic company that values strong supplier relationships and offers a collaborative work culture. We prioritise employee growth, providing opportunities for direct line management and involvement across multiple sites, ensuring a rewarding career path. Our commitment to livestock welfare and operational excellence makes us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and impactful work in the agricultural sector.
