Livestock Sourcing Manager: Cattle & Sheep Supply

D R Newitt Recruitment; Stirling; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt Recruitment is seeking a Livestock Buyer for an established food manufacturing business. The role blends on-site work with regular travel across farming communities to secure cattle and sheep supply.

You will build strong relationships with farmers, assess livestock quality, and collaborate with the wider team to ensure supply requirements are met. Enjoy autonomy and growth in the red meat sector.

Qualifications

• Experience within livestock, agriculture, farming or the wider red meat sector.
• Good understanding of cattle and/or sheep production.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a reliable supply of cattle and sheep for production.
• Speak with farmers, visit farms and assess livestock.
• Develop relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Work with the wider business to meet supply requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Livestock sector experience

Farmers relationship skills

Negotiation & commercial judgement

Self-motivated & field presence

Willingness to travel to farms

Job description

D R Newitt Recruitment is seeking a Livestock Buyer for an established food manufacturing business. The role blends on-site work with regular travel across farming communities to secure cattle and sheep supply.

You will build strong relationships with farmers, assess livestock quality, and collaborate with the wider team to ensure supply requirements are met. Enjoy autonomy and growth in the red meat sector.