We are seeking an experienced professional to assume the role of Procurement and Quality Assurance Specialist. This individual will be responsible for evaluating coffee beans at farms and curing works, ensuring quality consistency with export specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visit farms and curing works to evaluate coffee beans before purchase.
• Carry out quality checks from farm collection to curing and sorting.
• Cup and evaluate samples to ensure consistency with export specifications.
• Prepare traceability and quality reports for each lot procured.
• Coordinate procurement activities once contracts with suppliers are finalized.
• Manage logistics from farm to curing works and up to export stage (sampling, weighment, warehousing).
• Maintain strong relationships with farmers, suppliers, and curing units.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in coffee procurement, quality control, cupping, or farm-level operations.
• Strong knowledge of green coffee beans, grading, curing processes, and cup quality analysis.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation for traceability and compliance.
• Familiarity with export-related logistics and processes is an advantage.
• Fluency in Kannada (mandatory); basic English for reporting and supplier/buyer coordination.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on field-intensive tasks requiring technical expertise, relationship skills, and passion for coffee.
• Competitive compensation and travel allowances.
• A role that combines fieldwork, quality expertise, and supplier interaction with global exposure.