We are seeking a skilled Procurement Manager with experience in the coffee industry to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of coffee sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management. They will play a crucial role in ensuring the consistent availability of high-quality coffee beans while also driving cost-efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

• You will lead a team of procurement professionals, overseeing their daily activities, and providing guidance to negotiate contracts, evaluate suppliers, and manage supplier relationships to achieve favorable terms and conditions.
• You will collaborate closely with various departments to assess their procurement needs, forecast demand, and establish efficient procurement processes aligned with budget constraints.
• You will stay vigilant about market dynamics, identifying potential risks and opportunities, offering innovative procurement solutions, and keeping abreast of industry best practices to drive continuous improvement in the procurement department.
• In the capacity of Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for devising and executing procurement strategies that ensure the efficient sourcing of goods and services while upholding cost-effectiveness and supplier excellence.
• As the Procurement Manager, you will continuously track and analyze key performance indicators, such as cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance, to deliver comprehensive reports on procurement successes and spearhead ongoing improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
• As the Procurement Manager, you will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies to optimize the sourcing of goods and services, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and supplier quality.

Skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of coffee beans.
• Identify and establish relationships with coffee suppliers, growers, and cooperatives.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Monitor market trends and fluctuations in coffee prices to inform purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as production and quality assurance, to maintain product consistency and quality.
• Drive sustainability initiatives, including supporting Fair Trade and organic certification efforts.
• A Procurement Manager should possess strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and prices from suppliers, ensuring cost-effectiveness for the organization.
• Exceptional negotiation skills are a must for a Procurement Manager to obtain favorable terms and pricing from suppliers, ultimately enhancing cost-efficiency.
• Proficiency in data analysis is critical for a Procurement Manager to gauge supplier performance, uncover cost-saving potentials, and base procurement decisions on data-driven insights.
• Clear and effective communication skills are a fundamental requirement for a Procurement Manager, as they aid in building rapport with suppliers, grasping supplier capabilities, and expressing the organization's needs concisely.