Global Buyer Raw Materials

East West Tea Company is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced buyer to join our global sourcing team to do the complex work of sourcing botanicals, spices, extracts, and flavors around the world.

The Global Buyer is an essential role within the global sourcing team and is responsible for managing strategic partnerships with ethically and sustainably aligned partners and contracting for direct raw materials for both the US and EU based operations. This role optimizes transparency within our supply chains while delivering high quality raw materials within a manufacturing environment. In compliance with EWTC’s sourcing strategy, the role will execute against long term strategic sourcing initiatives, maintain global supplier relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance in both the US and EU.

This role will also be involved in cost management, cross-functional partnership, inventory control, data analysis, and order administration.

This position is located in Eugene, Oregon with remote work supported. Occasional domestic and international travel is required.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in agriculture, business or related field, and/or
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a sourcing role for botanicals, food ingredients
• Organic food, beverage or dietary supplement experience preferred.
• Prior buying responsibility with similar spend responsibility; includes prior sourcing experience.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint and ERP systems