Cattle Buyer

Overview

Summary/objective The Cattle Buyer will coordinate the purchase and management of all cattle transactions for the feedlots and trade area in a manner that will optimize the cattle’s procurement strategy, improve the feedlots efficiency and profitability, help achieve the mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service. Responsibilities will include managing relationships with procurement partners, recordkeeping, space utilization and management, risk management strategy implementation, accurate and efficient communication, and other duties as assigned by management.

This position must always strive to represent the company in a positive and professional manner.

This position is located in Garden City, KS and requires on-site presence; it is not a remote role.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Manage commercial relationships to ensure maximum value is derived by the company and manage cattle procurement and marketing relationships as assigned by management.
• Coordinate with feedlots and corporate teams to receive all feeder cattle volume measurements and, when needed, ensure that adequate inventory is available to meet year-round needs.
• Compliance with rules, regulations, risk management policy and contractual agreements in place.
• Establish bids based on market conditions and communicate with appropriate parties. Strong knowledge of local, regional and macro cattle industry. Strong and proficient communication of bid structures and strategies to partners and management.
• Work with risk management team to develop risk management strategies in conjunction with cattle origination strategies.
• Effective communication with the Management Team is critical to the successful business flow of operations. Communications may include:
• Anticipated yields, quality of cattle, expected variance to projected break-evens
• Anticipated amount of cattle to be delivered to each location
• Inventory needed to meet location goals and customer needs throughout the year
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills
• Excellent skills in problem solving and handling confrontation
• Ability to make oral and written presentations to all levels of management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Ability to create a strong teamwork environment
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Microsoft Office

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Must have valid driver’s license

• 20%

• Five or more years’ experience in feeder cattle procurement
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong background in feedlot business

• Competitive compensation and benefits including:
• 401K Company Match
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Cobalt Cattle Company participates in E-Verify. You must be authorized to work in the United States.

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Note:

Specific statements in each section of this Job Description are not intended to be an all-inclusive explanation of work to be performed. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Nothing in this document restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Employees are expected to perform any and all duties as assigned to the levels expected by management.

This job requires regular and predictable attendance. The Employee’s signature below is only an acknowledgment of receipt and understanding of the job description and in no way alters the Employee’s “at will” employment, and neither implies nor constitutes a contract of employment for a definite period of time.