Commercial Tea Buyer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Source and purchase teas competitively through the Mombasa te auction and private negotiations Evaluate te quality through professional testing, grading, and assessment Identity buying opportunities based on market trends, quality, pricing, and customer requirements. Develop cost-effective blends while maintaining consistent quality Monitor auction trends, supply-demand dynamics, and international tea prices Negotiate effectively with producers, brokers, and suppliers. Manage buying decisions with a strong focus on margins, inventory, and profitability Work closely with sales and export teams to meet international customer requirements. IDEAL CANDIDATE Proven experience in tee buying, testing, and blending, preferably involving Kenyan and other East African Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Excellent knowledge of CTC tea grades, quality characteristics, and auction dynamics. Ability to balance quality, cost, and profitability Analytical, decisive, and results-oriented. Established relationships within the tea trade would be an advantage.