For us at Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), everything revolves around coffee. As a globally active green coffee service group, our more than 3,200 employees in over 26 countries work with dedication for and with green coffee, which is always the focus of our services along the entire coffee supply chain. Our fields of work are just as diverse as our employees and we are proud to live this diversity.
Ibero Kenya Limited is amongst the top exporters of green coffee in Kenya and is renowned for its commitment to excellence. We have curated a distinguished reputation for supplying premium-grade Kenyan coffee to the global market, achieved through expertise in rigorous sourcing, high quality control measures, and a transparent supply chain. This expertise and knowledge, allied with our ultra-modern facility, enables us to deliver an exceptional level of service and efficiency.
For our operations in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, we are looking for a Specialty Coffee Trader (f/m/d).
The position will be based in our Nairobi, Kenya office and reports directly to Regional Chief Operations Officer.
Your Responsibilities
Sourcing:
- Identifying and sourcing high quality coffee from various the regions coffee growing regions across East Africa.
Marketing & Market Analysis:
- Monitor and analyse global coffee market trends, including supply and demand, price movements, and geopolitical factors.
- Conduct research on coffee production, weather patterns, and other factors affecting the market.
- Developing and providing buyers with detailed marketing material on the coffees sold.
- Staying abreast with coffee market trends and developments, monitoring supply and demand and identifying new opportunities for growth.
Relationship Building:
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with coffee growers, importers and roasters in various countries and working closely with them to ensure quality standards and fair prices.
Negotiation:
- Negotiating contracts and prices with suppliers and buyers.
Quality Control:
- Ensuring that the quality of coffee sourced meets the required quality standards through the use of sensory analysis, cupping and other standardized industry quality measures.
Logistics
- Actively coordinating the logistics process from transportation, storage and shipping of coffee to various buyers.
Sales:
- Selling specialty coffee to buyers including roasters and importers and working to build long-term relationships with them.
- Executing buy and sale orders in a timely and efficient manner.
- Manage inventory levels and ensure timely delivery or contracts.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Agribusiness or related fields.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in coffee trading.
- Deep understanding of the East African coffee industry.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills and a skilled negotiator.
- Prior experience in coffee trading and quality control.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Willingness to travel frequently.
- Passionate about coffee
Our staff appreciates
- Working in an international atmosphere and a growing and progressive company.
- Corporate health insurance scheme
- Numerous opportunities to learn and grow.
- An attractive remuneration package offered commensurate with the position.
- A great working environment and a supportive team.
- Subsidised meals
- Flexible working hours
Have we sparked your interest?
Then, why not convince us by sending your complete application on Workday.
Please get in touch with your first point of contact:
Immaculate Radido
