Verde Beef Processing PLC is a world-class operation with current capacity to produce premium corn-feed beef for export. The company is located in Adami Tulu Jido Kombolcha district of the Oromia regional state; Ziway Ethiopia. As part of the Ethiopian agricultural transformation, Verde Beef is operating on 1300 hectares of land since December 2014.
Accordingly, we are looking for a competent and qualified candidate to fill the Cattle Purchaser position from external applicants.The Cattle Purchaser can support Verde Beef Processing to achieve the result of the feed lot by supplying cattle to fatten. The post holder makes sure that daily activities of cattle purchase at the market/field level, followed by transporting animals and reaching supplying Verde Beef Processing feed lot according to the requirements & schedule of the Procurement department.
Dimensions of Role:
Ø Responsible for all purchase processes, loading and transporting to Verde Beef Processing feed lot.
Ø Receive purchase orders and periodical requirements from Cattle Procurement and Livestock department.
Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:
Ø Follow up whether the required cattle specs are available on site.
Ø Arrange purchase related activities like animal identification/tagging, documenting, pa0ying, facilitate collection site requirements.
Ø Coach workers for collection center on different activities.
Ø Follow up the team members attendance & supervise the quality of their job.
Ø Follow up the progress of jobs & controlling the team members schedule.
Ø Follow up and manage the day to day activities of cattle collection center.
Ø Prepare the collection center facilities like feeding, watering and looking after the site and cattle during their stay.
Ø Prepare and submit periodic performance report to procurement Manager.
Ø Must perform any other jobs /activities that may be given by the immediate supervisor.
Planning
Ø Plan a weekly cattle purchase and share with the procurement Head of Departments in a weekly base.
Dealing with Problems/Risks in the position
Ø Identify the risk in purchasing cattle in their locality and analyze the solution and implementing the solutions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Knowledge
Ø Knowledge and understanding of Verde beef goals.
Ø Good experience of purchasing Livestock.
Ø Keeps confidentiality of the company.
Ø Driver license (Mandatory)
Skills
Ø Ability to manage the cattle purchases process & transporting livestock.
Ø Ability to plan & organize work effectively.
Ø Ability to create awareness about cattle to fatten.
Ø Strong communication skills of local language both verbally and in writing.
Behaviors
Striving for High Performance
Ø Is motivated and able to motivate others.
Ø Open for feedback and is willing to provide honest feedback to others.
Ø Provides timely advice and support.
Strategic thinking and innovation
Ø Creative and responsive to the needs of Verde beef, adopting a can-do / problem-solving approach.
Ø Be an example for the employees.
Ø Understands when to share good practice and when to support.
Decision-making and risk management
Ø Able to resolve issues independently but knows when to refer them to others.
Self-awareness
Ø Behaves consistently and with honesty and integrity in approach to work and decision-making.