Regional Livestock Procurement Leader

Silver Fern Farms Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Ltd is seeking a Regional Livestock Manager - Upper South Island to lead a team of Livestock Representatives and strengthen relationships with farmer suppliers across the region.

This senior role blends commercial thinking, people leadership and stakeholder engagement to drive procurement strategy, regional growth and long-term value for suppliers and rural communities.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience leading teams.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing supplier relationships with performance.
• Deep knowledge of livestock, agriculture, or primary sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Livestock Representatives team.
• Build trusted relationships with farmer suppliers and industry bodies.
• Drive procurement performance, supply planning, and regional growth.
• Contribute to pricing, procurement, and commercial strategies.
• Champion supplier-focused initiatives and key accounts regionally.
• Represent the company at industry events and in rural communities.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Marketing and Supply to meet objectives.

Skills

Senior leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Job description

Silver Fern Farms Ltd is seeking a Regional Livestock Manager - Upper South Island to lead a team of Livestock Representatives and strengthen relationships with farmer suppliers across the region.

This senior role blends commercial thinking, people leadership and stakeholder engagement to drive procurement strategy, regional growth and long-term value for suppliers and rural communities.