Livestock Representative
Core
Manage full livestock procurement for Sheep, Beef, Dairy & Venison, building long-term relationships with farmers in the South Otago region.
Role type
Livestock Representative (Procurement & Supplier Relations)
Builds
Reliable supplier network and quality stock supply for Silver Fern Farms
Domain
Agriculture / Livestock Procurement
Required skills
livestock procurement, pricing negotiation, transport coordination, supply forecasting, livestock quality assessment, supplier engagement, market trend analysis, digital reporting tools, animal welfare compliance, health and safety protocols
Preferred skills
store stock background, regional knowledge (South Otago/Owaka), brand promotion, sustainable farming practices
Responsibilities
Identify supply and negotiate pricing, manage delivery and payment, resolve supply issues, lead livestock planning, identify new suppliers, support on-farm outcomes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on field representative