Kericho Gold is a special blend of fine teas from some of the best tea estates in Kenya; carefully selected weekly by expert Tea Tasters for the richness of their taste, flavour, and aroma to bring out the quality and ensure that high standards are maintained, guaranteeing you a perfect cup of tea every time.
Commercial Tea Buyer at Kericho Gold Tea
Job Description
We are looking for a commercially astute and experienced Tea
Buyer with a strong tea tasting background to join our team. The ideal
candidate must combine excellent tea tasting and blending skills with strong
commercial judgment, market awareness, and the ability to make profitable
buying decisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Source
and purchase teas competitively through the Mombasa tea auction and
private negotiations.
- Evaluate
tea quality through professional tasting, grading, and assessment.
- Identify
buying opportunities based on market trends, quality, pricing, and
customer requirements.
- Develop
cost-effective blends while maintaining consistent quality.
- Monitor
auction trends, supply-demand dynamics, and international tea prices.
- Negotiate
effectively with producers, brokers, and suppliers.
- Manage
buying decisions with a strong focus on margins, inventory, and
profitability.
- Work
closely with sales and export teams to meet international customer
requirements.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Proven
experience in tea buying, tasting, and blending, preferably involving
Kenyan and other East African teas.
- Strong
commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Excellent
knowledge of CT tea grades, quality characteristics, and auction dynamics.
- Ability
to balance quality, cost, and profitability.
- Analytical,
decisive, and results-oriented.
- Established
relationships within the tea trade would be an advantage.
An attractive remuneration package will be offered,
commensurate with experience and capabilities.
How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter to careers@goldcrown.co.ke by 23RD Oct, 2026.