Coffee Buyer

Role Overview

The Coffee Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and onboarding coffee farmers to establish a reliable supplier network. This role involves crafting procurement strategies that support organizational goals and managing supplier relationships to secure optimal pricing, payment terms, and delivery arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and onboard coffee farmers, expanding the company's supplier base effectively.
• Formulate and execute procurement plans aligned with company mission and objectives.
• Manage supplier selection, evaluation, and negotiate terms that favor company interests.
• Oversee order processing and delivery schedules ensuring materials for production, processing, and packaging are acquired promptly.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality standards and regularly review supplier performance.
• Monitor market trends influencing logistics and coffee input supplies to stay ahead in sourcing strategies.

Requirements

• Possess 2 to 3 years experience in coffee procurement-related roles.
• Be based in or operate within the Lukaya or Miwula regions.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline; practical coffee procurement experience may substitute formal education.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of coffee quality benchmarks and proficient negotiation skills based on quality evaluation.
• Exhibit strong competencies in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, inventory management, vendor relations, and leadership.
• Maintain exceptional communication skills along with high ethical standards and professional integrity.