Livestock procurement manager, Abattoir manager

Skilled Livestock Buyer & Procurement Specialist – UK Meat Supply Chain (Leicestershire)

Highly experienced livestock buyer and procurement specialist with a proven track record in sheep and cattle buying, farm liaison, and field-based sales. Brings over a decade of hands-on experience sourcing livestock directly from farms and markets across the UK, combining deep product knowledge with excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.

Having worked as a Genetics Consultant, Fieldsman, and Livestock Grader, this professional is confident in selecting stock to specification, coordinating farm-to-abattoir logistics, and maintaining strong welfare and quality standards. A former sheep shearer and licensed sheep dipper, they bring full-chain expertise from rearing to slaughter.

Key Strengths & Experience:

• Livestock buyer for sheep and cattle across England and Wales

• Strong farmer and haulier network nationwide

• Farm visits, livestock appraisal, grading, and negotiation

• CRM and ACT system experience

• Class 2 HGV licence & animal transport certified

• Familiar with welfare protocols and market trends

• Skilled in carcass judging & abattoir liaison

• Former Young Farmers chairman & NFU 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.