Assistant Buyer jobs in United Kingdom

ABP Food Group is a food business that specialises in the supply and development, producing award winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.

ABP Kingswinford is part of the ABP UK division within the ABP Food Group aiming to provide quality lamb to thousands of customers across the world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Livestock Buyer. Reporting into the Livestock Procurement Manager you will have a real interest in the meat industry and livestock as part of the food chain. This is a demanding, supplier facing role which requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent communication skills and computer literacy, as you will be liaising with farmers, vets, livestock and abattoir teams to ensure animal welfare is maintained and sheep are processed in line with legislative requirements.

• Ensuring livestock purchased meets production requirements and is in line with production plans to meet the needs of the customer
• Co-ordinating with livestock agents, farmers and other livestock suppliers for the supply of livestock.
• Learning and maintain knowledge of lairage and abattoir operations.
• Carrying out farm visits for livestock selection, maintain relationships with farmers, including producer group meetings.
• Ensuring livestock deliveries are to schedule.
• Actively negotiate prices and develop partnerships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Contributing to the recording and maintenance of slaughter information and data.
• Ensuring the team always adheres to the current animal welfare legislation and company operating procedures regarding safe movements, handling and production.
• Carrying out farm audits, in line with key supplier standards.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Able to maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Great interpersonal skills and an approachable attitude
• Self‑motivated, methodical, well organised with exceptional interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate across all levels.
• Good working knowledge of Animal Welfare Legislation
• Full UK Driving Licence

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• Free car parking
• Permanent Full-Time work
• PPE (Personal protective equipment) provided
• Free tea and coffee
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme