Procurement Manager (Beef and Lamb

POSITION: Procurement Manager

LOCATION: Cullinan (Mainly Office bound position)

REPORTING TO: Livestock Director

Responsible for the implementation of all strategic procurement initiatives, as well as co-ordination of daily procurement needs, including Slaughter ready lamb and beef (Free Range and Commercial), Weaner lamb and beef, Informal markets Protocol sourcing.

Ensure that all lamb and beef procurement protocols are managed correctly and effectively. Responsible to liaise with all relevant stakeholders in the industry regarding livestock procurement and protocol management.

• Develop and implement a strong procurement strategy and goal setting for all field personnel
• Maintain open and good relationships with identified stakeholders in the red meat value chain in all areas where the company is active.
• Nurture and improve current supplier relationships and expand producer base
• Ensure all farmers know and understand the company’s Livestock needs and buy into the company’s supply strategy
• Responsible for the roll out of strategic procurement actions, like FR farmers, Calendar farmers and Weaner lamb suppliers and to align producers, field personnel, animal feed manufacturers and animal medicine companies to share and support the strategies
• Purchase Price Management

• Full responsibility for total procurement needs including slaughter ready lamb and beef; weaner lamb and beef; protocol sourcing; informal markets.
• Managing the weekly slaughter and procurement schedule for abattoirs

• Diploma / Degree (Farming and Agricultural):
  Required

• Meat Industry (Operational 5 - 7 years):
  Required
• Agricultural (Managerial 5 - 10 years):
  Required
• Procurement (Operational 5 - 7 years):
  Required Functional Competencies
  • Knowledge and awareness of trends in the red meat industry
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Financial Awareness
  • Detail focused
  Personal Competencies
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Independence
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning and Prioritizing
  • Public Relation skills
  • Approachability
  • Self-starter
  • Motivational skills

  Working hours:
  
  Monday to Friday: 7AM - 16:00 / 7:30AM - 16:30 (this includes 1 hour lunch)

  Strong Basic + Performance bonus