Emerging Livestock Procurement Specialist

Dawn Meats; Navan; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats in Slane is looking for a Livestock Procurement Graduate to join a dedicated team. You will develop skills across Livestock Procurement and gradually take on more responsibility within the business.

The successful candidate will have already graduated and be available to commence in the coming weeks. Based at our Slane facility, you will work in a dynamic procurement environment focused on production, quality and farming relationships.

Qualifications

• A relevant 3rd level degree.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain good team and cross functional relationships.
• Demonstrate strong financial understanding and business acumen.
• Excellent time management.
• Understanding of team dynamics, ability to work as a constructive team member.
• Ability to plan, schedule and organise priority tasks.

Responsibilities

• Familiarise yourself with the organisational structure at the site.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Livestock Procurement team.
• Develop knowledge of procurement, supply chain, lairage, welfare, slaughter and yields.
• Procure livestock from farmers via phone, farm visits, and livestock markets.
• Liaise with Procurement Manager on price and daily kill requirements.
• Assist in determining cattle and sheep trends to avoid shortfalls.
• Work with a continuous improvement mindset across tasks.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork and records are up to date.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Financial acumen

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

3rd level degree

Job description

Dawn Meats in Slane is looking for a Livestock Procurement Graduate to join a dedicated team. You will develop skills across Livestock Procurement and gradually take on more responsibility within the business.

The successful candidate will have already graduated and be available to commence in the coming weeks. Based at our Slane facility, you will work in a dynamic procurement environment focused on production, quality and farming relationships.