Cultura Connect
Livestock Buyer
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About the Company
Play a pivotal role in sourcing high-quality livestock while building lasting partnerships with farmers across the South West. We are recruiting for a Livestock Buyer to join a thriving, award-winning agricultural business with a strong industry presence and an exciting period of sustained growth.
Operating across the South West of England, you will be responsible for securing a consistent supply of high-quality livestock, developing new supplier relationships, and strengthening the procurement network across your region. Working closely with farmers and livestock producers, you'll use your commercial acumen and knowledge of livestock production systems, breeding, and quality standards to source livestock that meets both customer specifications and business requirements.
Working remotely with regular travel throughout your region, you'll join a forward-thinking organisation that is passionate about sustainable agriculture, exceptional animal welfare, and developing long-term partnerships with producers. If you enjoy working closely with the farming community, thrive on building relationships, and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career.
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About the Role
Role Responsibilities:
- Ensure a reliable and consistent supply of cattle through effective supplier sourcing and procurement planning
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers and livestock producers
- Conduct farm visits and ensure compliance with animal welfare, health, biosecurity, and industry standards
- To work collaboratively across the team to ensure a seamless and efficient supply chain
- To stay informed and updated on market trends and price fluctuations within the sector
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge and understanding of livestock production systems
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to build strong rapport within the sector
- Highly organised and able to prioritise own diary to meet business needs
- A passion for livestock, a natural networker who enjoys dealing with farmers
- Driven and resilient with the capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
- Familiar with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- A team player who can work cross functionally across a business
- Proficient in IT skills
- A UK driving licence
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Preferred Skills:
- A knowledge and understanding of genetics and breeding programmes
Pay range and compensation package
A competitive salary, company car, commission, and benefits package commensurate with the successful candidate's level of experience.
Basic salary bandings are indicative only. Final salary offers are determined by our clients and are reflective of a candidate’s individual experience and technical expertise.
Are you interested?
If you’re interested in this role and would like to learn more, please get in touch using the contact details provided.
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