Job Description

Purchasing Officer (Coffee)

Job Title: Purchasing Officer – Coffee (14 Positions)
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: General Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Locations: Mityana, Bukomansimbi, Hoima, Bunyaruguru, Ishaka, Rukungiri, Ibanda, Kalisizo, Greater Masaka, Sembabule, Ntungamo, Kabwohe, Mbirizi, Matete

About the Company

LITARM Consults is a rapidly growing and innovative start-up providing integrated solutions in recruitment, manpower management, business consulting, business process automation, training, and managed project services. By leveraging smart technologies and a client-centered approach, we deliver efficiency, reliability, and value. As we expand, we are looking for motivated professionals to join our team and contribute to meaningful impact.

Job Purpose

The Purchasing Officer will be responsible for sourcing high-quality coffee from farmers, cooperatives, and aggregators across Western Uganda. The role focuses on maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring quality standards, negotiating prices, securing consistent supply, and supporting timely delivery in line with production and export needs.

Key Responsibilities

Coffee Sourcing & Procurement

• Identify, recruit, and manage coffee suppliers including farmers, cooperatives, and aggregators within assigned regions
• Negotiate competitive pricing while maintaining required quality standards
• Ensure consistent supply volumes to meet procurement targets
• Monitor seasonal patterns and forecast availability
• Comply with company procurement policies and ethical sourcing practices

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers and local buying agents
• Conduct regular field visits to sourcing areas
• Train suppliers on quality standards, grading, and post-harvest handling
• Resolve issues related to pricing, quality, and delivery timelines

Quality Control & Compliance

• Coordinate quality checks at collection points
• Ensure coffee meets required standards for moisture content, grading, and sorting
• Work closely with quality assurance teams on sampling and testing
• Maintain proper traceability and documentation of all sourced coffee

Logistics & Coordination

• Arrange transportation of coffee from sourcing points to processing facilities
• Monitor stock levels at buying centers and warehouses
• Ensure timely delivery in line with processing schedules
• Coordinate with finance for supplier payments and reconciliations

Reporting & Market Intelligence

• Prepare weekly procurement reports detailing volumes, prices, and quality metrics
• Track competitor pricing and market trends in assigned regions
• Provide insights on crop forecasts and production outlook
• Maintain accurate supplier records and procurement data

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in agricultural procurement, preferably in coffee sourcing
• Strong knowledge of coffee grading, quality standards, and post-harvest practices
• Experience working with farmer groups, cooperatives, and rural supply chains
• Understanding of coffee market trends in Western Uganda is an added advantage
• Valid riding permit or driving license is highly preferred

Application Deadline

31st March 2026