Buyer - Tea
Core
Creating and delivering an innovative portfolio of flavour-first teas that delight customers and drive commercial growth.
Role type
Buyer - Tea (New Product Development)
Builds
New tea blends, seasonal collections, and flavour profiles for T2 customers.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Tea Industry
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Sensory evaluation, flavour expertise, new product development (NPD) management, supplier relationship management, market trend analysis, product master data management, regulatory compliance knowledge.
Preferred skills
Tea category experience, commercial judgement, cross-functional collaboration, presentation skills.
Technologies
NetSuite
Responsibilities
Leading development of new tea blends and seasonal collections; developing creative briefs for suppliers; tasting and evaluating tea samples; building relationships with European supplier partners; analysing sales trends and market data; maintaining product master data and Spec Sheets; ensuring compliance with food safety and labelling regulations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC