green coffee buyer

Green coffee buyers purchase green coffee beans from producers all around the world commissioned by coffee roasters. They have a deep knowledge of the process of coffee from the fruit to the cup.

Alternative Labels

coffee buyer

green coffee acquisition specialist

green coffee buyer

green coffee procurement specialist

green coffee purchaser

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse consumer buying trends apply GMP apply HACCP apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages build business relationships carry out active selling conduct extensive international travel educate customers on coffee varieties evaluate coffee characteristics examine green coffee beans grade coffee beans maintain updated professional knowledge match coffee grind to coffee type negotiate buying conditions negotiate price

Essential Knowledge

coffee characteristics coffee grinding levels effects of pesticides in food raw materials food and beverage industry types of coffee beans

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse characteristics of food products at reception apply foreign language for international trade have computer literacy label samples liaise with colleagues liaise with managers maintain relationship with customers maintain relationship with suppliers perform coffee tastings perform public relations support local economies work in a food processing team

Optional Knowledge

customer service

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/095169ac-feee-4fcf-bff7-222ab6d84bc4

Status

released

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