Livestock Sourcing Specialist

Livestock Sourcing Specialist Manage the livestock strategic sourcing of lamb (with future opportunities for other proteins) into Junee, from producer partnerships,sourcing decisions, delivery in full and on time to specification, including to Greenstock animal welfare and sustainability standards.
Full-time permanent opportunity, ideally based in Southern NSW  Rural and regional travel required, with Tool of Trade provided Welcome to Greenstock In February 2021, Woolworths Group established Greenstock, a stand-alone beef, pork and lamb business.
It was created to work with primary producers and suppliers, unlocking value across the supply chain and broader Woolworths ecosystem to provide the combined meat needs of Woolworths Group's retail, international, food services and wholesale businesses.
With a focus on people, data, quality, welfare and sustainability, our ambition is to continue to evolve into a strategic multi-channel, multi-species, dynamic, agile and strongly commercial protein specialist known for our leading products and tailored solutions for our customers and channels.
Behind all of this is a philosophy where we deliver from farm to plate, creating better solutions for a better tomorrow.
We believe in innovating protein, in pairing instinct and deep subject matter expertise with data and strongly partnering with industry to help build a better tomorrow.
We believe in innovation, curiosity and challenging the way things have always been done.
By reshaping and evolving the supply chain, we unlock value by delivering better meat, better partnerships and better value, from paddock to plate, for the planet today and a better tomorrow.
By joining Greenstock, you can unlock endless career opportunities as we embark on our transformation and growth journey to pave the way for the future of protein.
What you'll do As our Livestock Sourcing Specialist, you will play a key role in partnering with producers to supply livestock requirements and meet the Greenstock channel demand.
As an example, the current demand for delivery of lambs in full and on time to specification weekly in Junee is approximately 11,500 head of lamb.
Your focus is in building, retaining and improving relationships with our producers and livestock agents and being the partner of choice.
As our subject matter expert, with a strong focus on  sustainability and animal welfare, help manage our livestock supply chain by keeping up to date with market trends and provide strategic input into pricing decisions.
This role will be key to implementing the Protein strategy, ensuring sourcing and quality standards are met.
To help the team deliver on sourcing requirements for lamb and other proteins, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist will proactively identify and communicate opportunities, while continuing to ensure quality, welfare and sustainability standards are met and exceeded with our many livestock suppliers throughout the supply network.
Manage and deliver with the team the quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily strategic sourcing operations ensuring supply, quality and compliance requirements, metrics and standards are met Partner with our suppliers to drive value for our producers, Greenstock and customers  Utilise data to inform and drive decisions, leveraging Greenstock systems and processes and ensure delivery of livestock in full and on time to specifications, including to Greenstock animal welfare and sustainability standards  Manage and keep up to date systems and communications with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
This includes, and is not limited to, scheduling, contracting, booking and confirmation of records for payment and supplier engagement  Operationalise sustainability and animal welfare initiatives, including coordinating and hosting producer workshops  Continue to look for and share improvements in strategic sourcing and producer partnerships, including building relationships across the red meat industry, Greenstock and the Woolworths ecosystem     What you'll bring Previous experience in agriculture and sound knowledge of farming/the rural sector Sound communication, interpersonal & stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines with tight time constraints Have the capabilities to work individually to achieve the best outcome for the entire team.
Sound computer skills, able to use data driven decisions for recommendations Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving and analysis skills Ability to travel often to our regional and rural locations and partners, including overnight trips What you'll experience   An attractive remuneration package The opportunity to grow within the group Strong mentorship and development; an opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia Hybrid working arrangements Get your Woolies worth through team member benefits across all of our brands   We are Woolworths Group   We are Woolworths Group.
200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.' It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you're excited to turn today's blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Grow with the Group   As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.
We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.
We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.
We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.
We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.
We'd love to hear from You   If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.
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