Livestock Buyer

The Company

Our market leading client require the skills of an experienced Livestock Buyer to drive their inhouse operation. 

The ideal person will come with a depth of knowledge and experience in buying livestock and have the ability to drive this function autonomously for our client.

The role: 

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Map and develop the businesses national footprint, farmers, locations, pricing structure and relationships with the companies suppliers/farmers.
• Manage and negotiate long term contracts.
• Identify short term market opportunities.
• Develop and take full ownership of the businesses livestock strategy.
• Work closely with the business wider planning and S&OP team to ensure capacity and supply align.
• Procure cuts for businesses value add model strategy.

Your background: 

• Previous experience in livestock procurement is essential.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Present the ability to negotiate and form long lasting relationships.
• Have a great ability to plan, develop and execute a strategic sourcing plan for livestock suppliers nationally.
• Open to domestic travel
• Have the ability to understand key metrics and root cause analysis of livestock suppliers.

What's on Offer?This is an excellent opportunity for a Livestock Buyer to join a market leading business with multiple avenues of career growth.
The role is financially rewarding and also give s you the opportunity to drive the businesses Livestock division autonomously.

For More information contact Martyn at Blackbook Executive on +61 (0) 3 9823 7416 or ******@blackbookexecutive.com.au