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

• Work Experience: 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.