Vendor Sourcing, Procurement

About the Role

This role focuses on vendor sourcing, procurement, and livestock management for perishable goods within the meat and seafood industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure physical presence at the slaughterhouse during Goat and Lamb slaughtering sessions to monitor quality and adherence to protocol.
• Identify and onboard new vendors in alignment with Licious Standard Specifications to ensure a consistent supply of Goat and Lamb.
• Conduct regular audits of vendor facilities to ensure compliance with respect to quality.
• Visit local markets (Shanties/Mandies) to evaluate and purchase live animals, ensuring the selection of healthy livestock.
• Develop a direct-to-farm network by identifying and engaging farmers for bulk purchases, reducing dependency on middlemen.
• Maintain real-time reporting on yield, quality, and processing standards.
• Travel extensively to rural markets (Shanties/Mandis) and work flexible hours in sync with slaughterhouse timing.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel & Word)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in livestock procurement, meat industry operations, or agricultural sourcing.
• Any graduate degree.
• Negotiation skills to ensure competitive pricing and bulk deal closures.
• Ability to identify quality livestock and understand meat "specs" (weight, age).