Livestock Procurement Manager

About Us

JBS Pork Australia (formerly Rivalea), is Australia’s leading integrated agri-food company, positioned at the top of high-quality pork production for both domestic and export markets. As part of the global protein powerhouse JBS, we offer exceptional career opportunities across our diverse farming, processing, and distribution sites in New South Wales and Victoria.

At JBS Pork Australia, we’re more than just a protein producer - we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and passionate professionals committed to shaping the future of sustainable farming. You’ll work alongside industry leaders, contribute to cutting-edge research, and be part of a business that values growth, integrity, and impact

About the Role

JBS Pork is currently recruiting for a Livestock Buyer to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.  Reporting directly to the COO, you will be responsible for mapping and developing the company’s supplier network.

Your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Map and understand the Livestock national footprint, farmers, locations, price structure, behaviour, and seasonality.
• Develop close relationship with pig producers.
• Manage long term contract and prices negotiations.
• Explore short term / spot market opportunities.
• Create and implement livestock strategy.
• In alignment with Operations and SO&P team, develop strategies to best fulfill the production capacities and sales requirements.
• Monitor and manage site-based Supplier Performance.

About You

 The ideal candidate will have:           

• Previous experience within livestock procurement is very desirable.
• Strong demonstrable experience with strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, planning and forecasting.
• Ability to articulate key metrics and root causes of performance to stakeholders.
• Computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and overcome barriers to success.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly and succinctly present technical concepts to non-technical groups.
• Ability to identify, foster and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within and across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team.
• Good conflict resolution skills with the ability to respond to a range of challenging behaviours.
• Self-motivated, can ‘think on your feet’ and have a calming nature.

Interested? APPLY NOW! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email the Rivalea Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@jbspork.com.au