Livestock Buyer

The Opportunity:  Do you want to work in an exciting and fast paced role within a leading red meat business, where no two days are the same? The Livestock Buyer will play a pivotal role within the business, working from our client’s office in South West England, as the Livestock buyer you will be responsible for sourcing a sufficient supply of quality cattle into the supply chain. To excel and thrive in this role as Livestock buyer we are seeking individuals who are highly organised and can take initiative in resolving challenges within a dynamic environment. Holding an extensive knowledge and understanding of livestock production systems, the livestock buyer will have a strong eye for animal quality and be a natural networker. Joining a highly motivated and growing team, the livestock buyer role is office based with a requirement to go out on farm to maintain and nurture farmer relations. 

The Company: An established food business, specialising in the supply of award-winning British red meat into the UK market. The business is fully committed to providing a sustainable and cutting edge supply chain, investing in development and innovation to ensure the needs of both farmers and customers are met.

 Role Responsibilities:

• To ensure a sufficient and consistent supply of cattle into the supply chain to meet demand
• To network and establish business relationships with livestock agents and farmers
• To manage the transportation of stock, ensuring animals arrive in a timely, humane, and ethical manner
• To ensure compliance with industry standards and farm assurance requirements
• To work collaboratively across the team ensuring a smooth, efficient supply chain
• To stay informed and updated on market trends and price fluctuations within the sector

Skills you will need:
Essential:

• Driven and enjoy dealing with livestock farmers
• Excellent knowledge of livestock production systems
• Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• A numbers person, with good business acumen
• A quick thinker, who can respond quickly and effectively to ever changing business demands
• A understanding of grading carcass using the EUROP system
• Driven and resilient to work in a fast paced environment
• Familiar with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• A multi tasker, able to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
• A team player who can work cross functionally across a business
• Proficient IT skills
• A UK driving licence

Remuneration:A competitive salary commensurate with experience.