Coffee Buyer

Farmer Onboarding & Sourcing: Sourcing and onboarding coffee farmers to build a strong supplier base . Procurement Strategy: Developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with company objectives . Supplier Management & Negotiation: Identifying, evaluating, selecting, and negotiating favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers .

Order & Delivery Management: Monitoring order statuses to ensure timely acquisition and delivery of production, processing, packaging, and distribution materials . Cost Efficiency & Quality: Driving cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality, while conducting regular supplier performance evaluations . Market Tracking: Tracking market trends affecting logistics and coffee production inputs .

Requirements

2–3 years of experience in coffee procurement . Location: Must be based in or operating within Lukaya or Miwula .

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (flexible if candidates possess relevant hands-on coffee procurement experience) . Coffee Expertise: Deep understanding of coffee quality standards and the ability to negotiate pricing based on quality assessment . Core Competencies: Strong strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, inventory/supply chain management, vendor relationship management, and team leadership skills .

Integrity: Excellent communication abilities and high standards of business ethics and integrity .