Coffee Sourcing Associate
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
EUR 2500 - 3500
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job description
Based in Amsterdam (hybrid) starting a.s.a.p.
Wakuli. Impacting the world with exciting coffee.
While consumers are paying too much for low-quality coffee farmers are earning below what they need to sustain their livelihoods. Thats why we are all about selling the best coffee not just in taste but also in fair pay for the farmers we work with. Our beans are traceable to the farm and poured by us in your cup or freshly delivered at home through your mailbox. We are a no-nonsense ambitious start-up with a profound mission: impacting the world with exciting coffee.
Your role
Our sourcing team is responsible for safeguarding and maximising our impact through purchasing. This includes everything from finding new and exciting partners to making sure good quality coffee is available on time in the Netherlands. We base our strategy on price partnership quality and regenerative agriculture across our 13 (and counting) origin relationships around the world.
As a Coffee Sourcing Associate you report directly to our Head of Sourcing and as their right-hand will be a key player in executing the sourcing strategy both within the organisation and our origin partnerships. You are energised by the continuously changing coffee industry and connect this to the Wakuli sourcing principles to make the most impact possible through the coffee we buy. You take pride in keeping the entire supply chain on track and are not scared of being hands-on and nailing the details to make this happen. You are a knowledge hub for the team on all things sourcing and effectively bring information from our supply chains into the work of the wider organisation.
Job requirements
What youll do
Owning sample management and QC end-to-end: sample approvals insights to share with origin
Logistical oversight on the entire supply chain from contract to end of sales
Co-owning the green coffee calendar. Youre the source of truth for all teams on when/where the next coffee is coming from
Support stock management together with the operations and sourcing teams optimising inventory value continuously
Developing our origin partnerships: together with partners identify what is needed to take the supply chain to the next level and make it happen
Leading research and market insights to support our buying strategy (pricing logistics processing regenerative agriculture)
Being the go-to for marketing operations product teams when it comes to our core sourcing (document origin info provide logistics updates log and share relevant coffee details)
Supporting on impact measurement from farm to cup.
What were looking for
A recent graduate or entry-level coffee professional with a focus in agri-business international development or sustainable trade. Work experience in coffee or a sourcing team is a plus
A strong drive to learn about all aspects of coffee buying and bring this curiosity into the team
Ability to prioritise and adapt continuously with a proactive approach to managing our supply chains
You are fluent in English
Knowledge of Dutch Swahili French Portuguese and/or Spanish is a great bonus
You are organized analytical and excited to work across cultures and continents
You arent afraid to be critical and honest.
What we offer
A dynamic and challenging junior role that pioneers change in the coffee industry
A competitive salary of per month dependent on experience based on full-time (40h per week)
A hands-on learning experience in coffee with a tonne of visibility on all aspects of the value chain
Working from home flexibility (max. 50%) and an inspiring workplace above the roastery
A lot of responsibilities and a steep learning curve
Talented international and impact-driven colleagues (160 people from 22 countries) with a great team spirit.
Do you love coffee and would you like to make a real impact Drop us a message and lets have a (digital) cup of coffee!
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
The best coffee for you, the farmers and the planet. Wakuli delivers top-notch coffee to your home, purchased directly from small-hold coffee farmers. Delivered fresh and roasted light, this is how coffee should really taste.
