Livestock Buyer 100% (m, f, d)

21 February 2026
100%
Permanent position
Büren an der Aare

Job summary

Bigler AG is a family-owned business in the meat processing industry. Join our passionate team and enjoy diverse responsibilities and growth opportunities.

Tasks

Analyze demand for timely procurement of livestock and carcasses.
Ensure quality standards and compliance with label programs.
Conduct daily quality checks of livestock before production.

Skills

Training as a butcher with business education preferred, experience in livestock purchasing is a plus.
Negotiation skills, strong communication, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems, independent and structured work.

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About the job

Bigler AG is an independent family business in the meat processing industry. More than 800 employees dedicate themselves every day with commitment and the most modern production facilities to serve our growing customer base. We supply butcher specialty stores as well as retail outlets throughout Switzerland with the best quality fresh meat, meat specialties, and convenience products. We take responsibility for people and animals and strive every day to be a role model in our industry. Where tradition is lived familiarly, passion is implemented with commitment, and ambition is competently driven forward – there we are looking within the framework of our succession planning for a

Your Challenge:

Responsibility for demand analysis as well as quantity and timely procurement of slaughter animals and carcasses
Ensuring the required quality standards including compliance with label programs (e.g., Suisse Garantie, ADR, etc.)
Daily qualitative inspection of slaughter animal carcasses before production begins at the Lyss site
Conducting price and condition negotiations in daily business as well as concluding agreements with suppliers
Support and management of our external slaughter partners considering quality, costs, and target quantities
Planning and organizing carcasses in cooperation with the internal transport department
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements (animal protection, transport law, traceability)
Ongoing market observation as well as analysis of price developments and trends
Supplier management and preparation of evaluations and reports

Your Profile:

Training as a butcher/meat specialist, ideally with commercial further education, preferably with initial experience in the field of livestock purchasing
Negotiation skills, strong communication, and entrepreneurial thinking
Sense of responsibility and decisiveness
Good MS Office and ERP knowledge (CSB, myBICA advantageous)
Independent, structured working style
Willingness to travel (approx. 10%)

You can expect a highly diverse and independent activity, an exciting workplace, and a familiar, committed, and competent team. Our offer includes interesting employment conditions, and with good performance and visible commitment, you will be able to experience an exciting development with us.