Coffee Buyer
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Job Summary
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.
Work Experience: 23 years of experience in coffee procurement.
Location: Must be based in or operating within Lukaya or Miwula.
Education: Bachelors 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.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration Social Sciences or a related field. A postgraduate qualification or professional certification (CHRP IHRM or equivalent) is an added advantage. Minimum 46 years of progressive HR experience with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role. Prior experience in a manufacturing FMCG agribusiness or food production environment is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience managing HR for a workforce of 50 employees including field and production staff. Strong working knowledge of Ugandas Employment Act and labor regulations. Key competencies Strong leadership and people management skills High emotional intelligence and conflict resolution ability Excellent written and verbal communication Analytical thinking and data-driven HR reporting Ability to work in a fast-paced growing organization with minimal supervision Proficiency in MS Office and HR management systems Discretion and integrity in handling confidential information
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field.
