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Livestock Buyer/Analyst - Pigs
Location: Uxbridge, London
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: 5 days office-based (no remote or hybrid working)
Purpose
The role of Livestock Buyer/analyst - Pigs will be responsible for managing the procurement of quality pigs from farms and suppliers across the UK for our abattoirs'. This role will play a crucial role in ensuring a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply of pigs, while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.
Key Responsibilities\Measures of Success
- Pig Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement strategies for sourcing pigs, ensuring continuity of supply, optimal pricing, and meeting quality and welfare standards.
- Pricing: Work with key internal stakeholders to streamline pricing models in line with customer demand and market trends
- Supplier Management: Identify and build strong relationships with new and existing suppliers/farming partners, negotiate/review contracts, and manage supplier performance to ensure cost-effectiveness, reliability, and quality.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all livestock meet the company's animal welfare, health, and quality standards. Work closely with the technical team to manage any issues related to animal health and welfare.
- Market Intelligence: Stay informed about the livestock market trends, pricing, and regulatory changes to anticipate fluctuations in supply and demand. Provide strategic insights to management to guide procurement decisions.
- Cost Management: Manage budgets and work to drive cost efficiencies in the procurement process without compromising on quality or supplier relationships.
- Logistics Coordination: Work closely with the logistics / supply chain team to ensure the timely delivery of livestock to processing sites while minimizing transportation costs and delays.
- Reporting & Analysis: Help to prepare regular procurement reports, track supplier performance, and provide data-driven insights to senior management for strategic decision-making.
- Automation - Help automate grains and livestock department systems/processes/reporting
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of the UK agricultural and livestock industry, including market trends, regulations, and best practices in animal welfare.
- Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of building and maintaining supplier relationships.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage budgets and cost efficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- A proactive and strategic mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of livestock transport and animal welfare legislation is desirable.
- Proficiency in data analysis, processing, reporting tools, and advanced Excel functions. Familiarity with Python, Power BI and systems for process optimisation is a plus.
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent in Agriculture, animal science or supply chain management
The company
Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
What we'll bring to the table
Competitive Salary
Competitive Holiday Entitlement
Pension Contribution
Family Friendly Policies
Learning and Development Opportunities
Life Assurance
People matter
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