Livestock procurement manager, Abattoir manager

Skilled Livestock Buyer & Procurement Specialist

📍 Based in Leicestershire

A highly experienced livestock procurement professional with an extensive background in sheep and cattle buying, farm liaison, and field-based sales. This candidate brings over a decade of hands-on experience buying and sourcing livestock directly from farms and markets across the UK.

Having also worked as a Genetics Consultant, Fieldsman, and livestock grader, this individual is confident in selecting stock to specification, negotiating with farmers, and coordinating farm-to-abattoir logistics. A former sheep shearer and licensed sheep dipper, he offers practical knowledge across the entire chain—from rearing to slaughter.

Key Strengths & Experience:

• Livestock buyer for sheep and cattle across England and Wales

• Strong relationships with farmers and hauliers nationwide

• Farm visits, livestock appraisal, grading, and negotiation

• CRM and ACT system experience

• Class 2 HGV licence and animal transport certified

• Familiar with welfare protocols and market trends

• Competent in carcass judging and abattoir liaison

• Former chairman of Young Farmers and NFU branch member

Preferred Role: Livestock Buyer (Field-based or Market-focused)

Notice Period: 3 months

Availability: Open to offers across the UK

Well-connected, respected in the trade, and full of practical know-how, this candidate would make an immediate impact in any livestock buying or procurement role within the meat supply chain.

Interested in this Candidate?

Call Jane on 01323 818321 or email [email protected] to discuss.