Coffee Sourcing & Procurement Officer

Job Description

Job Summary

The Coffee Sourcing & Procurement Officer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing quality coffee from key Ethiopian coffee-producing regions, particularly Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and Guji. The role involves building strong supplier relationships, negotiating competitive prices, ensuring compliance with export quality standards, and coordinating timely coffee delivery to support the company’s export operations.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Marketing Management, Purchasing and Supply, Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related business field.

Work Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the coffee export sector.
• Practical experience in coffee sourcing, particularly in Yirgacheffe, Sidama, or Guji.
• Experience in international trade is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase coffee from Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and Guji.
• Purchase green coffee beans from exporters and raw coffee materials from farmers, cooperatives, and washing stations.
• Ensure purchased coffee meets required export quality standards.
• Negotiate competitive prices and favorable purchasing terms with suppliers and producers.
• Coordinate timely delivery of coffee to the company’s export facility.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with coffee farmers, suppliers, cooperatives, and washing stations.
• Work closely with the export team to ensure smooth procurement and export operations.
• Monitor sourcing activities and maintain accurate procurement records and supplier information.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Ethiopian coffee sourcing practices and grading standards.
• Established relationships with coffee farmers, cooperatives, washing stations, exporters, or suppliers.
• Excellent purchasing, procurement, and negotiation skills.
• Good communication and supplier relationship management abilities.
• Ability to identify quality coffee and negotiate competitive prices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Good coordination, problem-solving, and record-keeping skills.