Livestock Buyer

drnewitt.vincere.io; Stirling; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr Newitt in Central Scotland is seeking a proactive Livestock Buyer to develop the procurement network for cattle and sheep. The role centers on supplier-facing activity, relationship building and aligning sourcing with retail, catering and export demands.

No prior livestock buying experience is required as full training is provided; the successful candidate will gain specialist industry knowledge and grow within a fast-moving, competitive market.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with farmers, suppliers and customers.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to sourcing and procurement.
• Willingness to learn and develop in livestock procurement.

Responsibilities

• Source high-quality cattle and sheep to meet retailer, catering and export requirements.
• Build and manage supplier relationships to grow the procurement base.
• Develop market knowledge and negotiate favorable terms for the business.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Commercial mindset

Ambition

Job description

An opportunity to build or develop your career within the livestock and red meat industry, joining an established food manufacturing business that is continuing to invest and grow its operations in Scotland.

This is a highly supplier-facing role, where you’ll build relationships with existing farmers and suppliers while helping to develop the business’s growing supply base.

You’ll play an important part in sourcing high-quality cattle and sheep to meet the requirements of retail, catering and export customers, combining relationship management with the commercial side of livestock procurement.

Importantly, you don’t necessarily need previous livestock buying experience.

The business is equally interested in hearing from experienced buyers and individuals looking to establish a career within livestock procurement, with full training provided.

You’ll suit the opportunity if you’re:

• Confident and personable, with strong communication skills
• Commercially minded and comfortable building relationships
• Motivated, ambitious and keen to develop
• Able to adapt within a fast-moving and competitive environment
• Genuinely interested in livestock, agriculture or the red meat industry

For someone at the earlier stages of their career, this could be an excellent opportunity to gain specialist industry knowledge and develop into an experienced Livestock Buyer.

Central Scotland