Assistant Buyer

Who We are: 

At Verve Coffee Roasters, we believe the coffee experience is our responsibility from seed to cup. Coffee is our craft, our ritual, our passion. It drives us and inspires us. With this simple truth and responsibility we are bridging the gap from farmlevel to streetlevel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Receives and logs green coffee sample information
• Maintains samples and inventory organization
• Assists in quality assurance
• Ensures proper processing of green coffee samples, including sample roasting
• Maintains a clean and organized lab and brand showcase
• Facilitates the setup and cleaning of the daily cuppings and lab activities
• Maintains proper use of inventory and quality data collection with Cropster Database
• Assists with the preparation of samples and sends sample reports to partners
• Coordinates with the Senior Green Coffee Buyer to complete daily quality operations
• Supports Sales and Customer Experience teams with occasional cuppings, demos, and on-site customer visits
• Performs general housekeeping of the lab
• Occasional domestic and international travel
• Adheres to Verve standards for green coffee sample approval

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must love coffee, leadership, and collaboration 
• Highly-developed coffee tasting palate 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft, Excel, and Google suites 
• Superior organizational, planning, and time management skills 
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in any given situation
• Approachable, mindful, steady, and positive 
• Continuous improvement mindset 
• Pro-active problem solver and innovative business strategist 
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs unassisted and to stand for long periods of time

Benefits and Compensation

• Available to all employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching available at no cost to the employee 
• Free coffee with every paycheck and 30% employee discount on all merchandise, whole bean, beverages, and food items
• Mentorship and positive work environment
• Paid sick time
• After 60 days of employment
• Healthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week) including medical, dental, vision and 401k
• Holiday Pay after 90 days of employment. 
• Eight observed holidays per year 

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and location.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Job responsibilities can change according to the operational needs of the business. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. 

Verve Coffee Roasters is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity as an integral component of building a trusted brand and a successful team.  Candidates who can contribute to this mission are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.  Verve  is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, and discharge will be based on competence, performance, and business needs. Verve does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. #LI-LD1