Company description Equal Exchange's mission is to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers and to demonstrate, through our success, the contribution of worker co-operatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable, democratic and sustainable world. Job description 1. Job Description:

The position is focused around frequent international travel to work with producer partners around several nodes of interest to the green coffee team at Equal Exchange; physical acquisition of coffee, improvements in our shared value chains and relationship building.  Extensive travel is required.  The buyer will work closely with the quality control and purchasing teams.  

• Employment Status: Full-time, regular exempt position on worker-owner track
• Hours: 40-45 hrs per week
• Starting Salary: TBD
• Benefits: Health/dental/vision insurance coverage, vacations, holidays, sick days, eligibility for worker ownership
• Department: Purchasing
• Reports to: Director of Purchasing
• Responsible for: Purchasing
• Based in: West Bridgewater, MA

2. Qualifications:

• An interest in the mission of Equal Exchange
• Bi-Lingual Spanish/English.  High level of fluency required
• Cupping/sample roasting experience preferred
• Strong communicator; written and oral
• Ability to work in teams and alone
• Understanding of Global Trading Institutions, commodity markets and certifications systems
• International experience required
• Physically able to withstand difficult travel conditions, including high altitudes

3. Responsibilities: 

• Negotiate and process contracts with coffee suppliers
• Work with marketing teams to develop content about producer partners
• Maintain documentation for supply chain audits (financial, social and organic)
• Perform supply chain audits
• Visit Producer groups, International Travel 50%-75%
• Maintain responsible relationships with suppliers
• Negotiate and process financing agreements
• Process sample approval and shipping logistics
• Ensure and improve contract compliance
• Other tasks associated with Import of green coffee 
• Support quality improvement initiatives with partners
• Support development activities of EE and producer partners
• Social media outreach to our producer partners
• Other tasks and projects as needed.

Personnel & Worker Ownership/Fair Trade Development 

• Participate in staff, team, department, and educational (Exchange Time) meetings.
• Understand our producer partners, trading policies, and the Fair Trade movement.
• Understand and participate effectively in our worker cooperative model.

Compensation this position is : salaried, varies DOE, $40.00 - $60.00 Work visa This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants Application instructions DeadlineJanuary 29, 2018