ISCO Specialization 3323.2.1 Green Coffee Buyer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Effects Of Pesticides In Food Raw Materials
- Build Business Relationships
- Conduct Extensive International Travel
- Negotiate Price
- Match Coffee Grind To Coffee Type
- Types Of Coffee Beans
- Coffee Characteristics
- Maintain Updated Professional Knowledge
- Grade Coffee Beans
- Apply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages
- Apply Gmp
- Examine Green Coffee Beans
- Food And Beverage Industry
- Coffee Grinding Levels
- Apply Haccp
- Evaluate Coffee Characteristics
- Carry Out Active Selling
- Educate Customers On Coffee Varieties
- Negotiate Buying Conditions
- Analyse Consumer Buying Trends
Optional Skills
- Show Confidence
- Perform Coffee Tastings
- Maintain Relationship With Customers
- Have Computer Literacy
- Analyse Characteristics Of Food Products At Reception
- Work In A Food Processing Team
- Label Samples
- Customer Service
- Maintain Working Relationships
- Liaise With Managers
- Liaise With Colleagues
- Apply Foreign Language For International Trade
- Perform Public Relations
- Support Local Economies
Alternative Names
- Green Coffee Purchaser
- Green Coffee Acquisition Specialist
- Coffee Buyer
- Green Coffee Procurement Specialist
