Job Title: Poultry Buyer

Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

Reports To: Purchasing Manager or Director of Supply Chain

Job Summary

The Poultry Buyer is responsible for sourcing high-quality poultry products at competitive prices while ensuring a steady supply chain. This role involves analyzing market trends, negotiating contracts with farmers and vendors, and maintaining rigorous quality and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Procurement: Identify and vet new poultry suppliers. Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules to ensure cost-efficiency.
• Market Analysis: Monitor poultry market trends, pricing dynamics (like the USDA market reports), and supply chain disruptions to forecast future needs and adjust purchasing strategies.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure all products meet health, safety, and company-specific standards (e.g., HACCP compliance).
• Inventory Management: Manage stock levels to prevent overstocking or shortages. Coordinate with logistics to track shipments and ensure timely arrival of fresh products.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term, professional relationships with suppliers, farmers, and wholesalers.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all transactions, purchase orders, and supplier performance metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Experience: Typically 2–5 years of experience in procurement, ideally within the food or agricultural industry.
• Technical Skills: * Proficiency in ERP or inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong data analysis skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to make quick decisions under market pressure.
• Knowledge of poultry breeds, farming practices, and processing standards.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel to farms, auctions, or processing plants for on-site inspections and audits.
• Occasional work in cold-storage environments or agricultural settings.