Livestock Procurement Administrator

Kepak Group, one of Europe's leading food producers, is seeking a motivated individual to join their team as a Ancillary Operative to join our team at our Bodmin site. This role is situated within the food production industry, which plays a vital role in supplying high-quality food products to consumers across the globe. As an Ancillary Operative at our Bodmin site, you will contribute to the company's proud heritage of meat craft, trusted quality, and excellent service.

With twelve manufacturing plants located in Ireland and the UK, Kepak is committed to sustainability and animal welfare, ensuring that the production process is both environmentally friendly and ethically responsible. The company is deeply rooted in nature and its communities, actively engaging in practices that promote positive impacts on the environment and society as a whole. Furthermore, Kepak is driven by innovation and seeks to deliver inspirational nutrition through its diverse range of products.

Role Travel Requirements

Limited Travel

Role Structure

Reporting to Livestock procurement Manager

Role Purpose

To support the site livestock procurement team by providing accurate and timely administration, coordination and reporting. Engage positively and professionally with livestock suppliers and ensure timely responses to all queries engaging with site and livestock teams as required.

Permanent Full Time Contract Working Monday To Friday

Salary for the role is £24,500 per year

Role Responsibilities

Supplier queries

First point of contact for all producer enquirers, maintaining positive relationships with our livestock farmers (producers), hauliers and our cattle buyers

Livestock bookings

Process livestock bookings and liaising with producers and livestock buyers to ensure correct and timely delivery of cattle to the plant

Livestock pricing

Maintain accurate records of livestock pricing in accordance with supplier agreements and ensure pricing is correct for livestock payments

Livestock compliance

Cross referencing of farm assurance, provenance and specification to ensure cattle are entered into the correct batches

Reporting and data maintenance

Prepare reports and maintain data accuracy (systems / databases) for reporting as well as electronic and hard copy record keeping. Collate and report on information in relation to procurement activities highlighting exceptions

General administration and office support

Support the livestock team in all aspects of administration and supplier engagement as required

Administrative excellence

Strives for continuous improvement in all aspects of office administration and processes

Cross functional collaboration

Internal engagement with livestock teams and site teams to ensure alignment. Support the site team in preparing information as required for audits, livestock compliance and other elements of livestock administration

People and culture

Contribute positively to team culture and uphold company values in all interactions.

Engage proactively in the enhancing performance process and provide support to assist with training team members as required

 Role Deliverables

·         Livestock pricing accuracy and efficiency

·         Data maintenance and reporting accuracy

·         Supplier query response times and satisfaction

Critical Interfaces

Internal: Livestock procurement team, site lairage and operations teams, food safety and compliance team, support functions

External: Livestock suppliers

Role Qualification and Skills

·         Previous experience in administration with excellent IT and administrative skills

·         Experience with livestock suppliers or farmers an advantage

·         Professional and positive communication and relationship building

·         High level of attention to detail

·         Strong time management and prioritization

·         Flexible and adaptable

Role Level

A role model for the Kepak values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food and Teamwork you will be operating at Lead Self level and able to demonstrate our required core behavior. 

• Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
• Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
• Responsibility for positive contribution to business
• Teamwork across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile.

• 31 days annual leave (after probation)
• No weekends
• Employee Discount platform
• FREE access to Employee Assistance Program (Includes Free legal advice,counselling and mental health advice and a 24 hour help and advice line)
• Pension plan
• Death in Service benefit for all employees in the pension scheme
• Christmas hamper
• Earn up to £500 with our refer a friend scheme
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised Canteen
• Free Lunch Once a Month
• Free hot drinks all day
• Employee engagement activities
• Long Service Awards
• Weekly Paid
• Ongoing Training and Development in the role