Coffee Sourcing Manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Proficient in English and any other local languages.
  
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field.
  
• Proven experience in coffee sourcing, with strong knowledge of both Robusta and Arabica varieties.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work in remote and rural environments; mobile and flexible to field-based operations.
  
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build trust and rapport with suppliers and partners.
  
• Proficiency in local languages and cultural fluency in coffee-growing regions.
  
• Analytical mindset with experience in crop forecasting, market analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
  
• High level of integrity, ownership, and accountability in managing procurement processes.
  
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  
• Familiarity with procurement systems and basic financial principles is an added advantage.
  
• High level of personal integrity and empathy.
  
• Attention to Detail
  
• High resilience, reliability as well as ability to manage deadlines.
  
• Effective Team work and coordination
  
• Problem solving
  
• Proactiveness
  
• Our staff appreciates
  
• International: Working in an international atmosphere in a growing and progressive company
  
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours including a mobile work option
  

• Strategic Procurement Planning: Collaborate with the Head of Procurement to develop and implement seasonal coffee buying strategies aligned with market trends, crop forecasts, and company goals.
  
• Operational Execution: Ensure timely procurement of FAQ coffee in required volumes, maintaining quality standards and cost efficiency.
  
• Supplier & Network Management: Build and manage relationships with suppliers, cooperatives, and buying stations. Monitor performance, compliance, and capacity to meet procurement targets.
  
• Price Setting & Market Intelligence: Lead the process of purchase price setting in coordination with management, based on market dynamics, crop estimates, and competitor activity.
  
• Crop Analytics & Forecasting: Drive data collection and analysis on crop yields, quality, and regional performance to inform procurement decisions and strategic planning.
  
• Delivery & Logistics Oversight: Coordinate with logistics teams and suppliers to ensure smooth and timely delivery of procured coffee to designated warehouses or processing facilities.
  
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records and audit trails.