ROMA OR BRISBANE
LIVESTOCK BUYER
QLD
We're proud industry leaders in producing and supplying quality cattle and meat products to the local and export markets. Our operations span across custom genetics, breeding, backgrounding, farming and feedlotting through to our modern food processing and value add packing facility.
We are the largest, Australian owned and privately operated, fully integrated beef cattle supply chain. This means you really do get the best of both worlds. You get the opportunity and security that comes with a progressive corporate pastoral operation who continue to grow, develop and innovate, along with the support and personal interest that comes with being part of a family business.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Remuneration:
On Application
Start:
Hiring Now
Expires:
Until Positions Filled
Job Description:
Whilst our preference is that you’re based in Central Queensland, we can be flexible with your location and we have an offices in Roma and Brisbane. Along with being ready and available for frequent travel throughout Queensland and the Territory.
You will be reporting to the Livestock Manager, this primary purpose of this role is to ensure timely supply of livestock to ACC Properties and Feedlots in line with the required volume, specifications, quality and pricing schedules.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
Attend livestock saleyards / events
Build and maintain mutually beneficial, long-term partnerships with vendors and suppliers based on transparency, trust and loyalty
Proactively engage producers, agents and vendors and provide timely, honest and constructive feedback to vendors on cattle performance
Maintain an informed awareness about industry trends, seasonal influences and risk to livestock supply
Ensure livestock suppliers uphold ACC’s standards relating to quality and animal welfare
Liaison with livestock transport and logistics providers
Prompt and accurate data capture and internal reporting
Ensure accurate and efficient processing of livestock transactions, approvals, documentation and compliance records
Identify and share improvement opportunities in strategic sourcing and industry partnerships
Job Requirements:
We are looking for a well-established, industry professional with demonstrated success in a similar capacity (either agency or buying) who can hit the ground running!
The successful candidate will:
Have demonstrated experience and highly effective skills in correctly assessing various cattle classes and accurately drafting to specification
Maintain a highly credible professional and personal brand as an ACC ambassador
Confidently and positively engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional relationship building skills
Be able to effectively negotiate and influence
Use sound analytical skills and data to make informed decisions and recommendations
Operate effectively under pressure to deadlines within tight time constraints
Be competent with technology and have sound computer literacy
Have exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Have a commitment to working safely and be able to proactively manage own fitness for work
Job Benefits:
Starting with approximately one month at our Roma based operations for onboarding, training and a thorough handover, you’ll continue to enjoy:
An attractive salary package
Tool of trade vehicle
Laptop & Mobile
Ongoing development opportunities
Corporate clothing provided
Employee Assistance Program
Career progression throughout our supply chain
Apply now! See more about us here: https://youtu.be/ic7P8kHXlzg
Please note: it is a condition of employment with ACC that employees are vaccinated or have immunity for Q-fever, we are happy to assist and facilitate appointments if necessary.
ACC REF | 20250327