Location: Ho Chi Minh City (167–169 Điện Biên Phủ Street, Tân Định Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
Reports to: Country Manager / Head of Product — Vietnam
Role Overview
We are looking for a sharp Sourcing Executive to lead spice procurement in Vietnam, with a primary focus on pepper (black and white). The ideal candidate brings deep relationships with farmers, cooperatives, and trading intermediaries across key growing regions, and can execute competitive, quality-driven procurement that meets our export requirements. Knowledge of additional spices (cinnamon, star anise, cassia) and/or coffee is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
A. Pepper Sourcing & Procurement
• Develop and manage a robust supplier base for black pepper and white pepper across key producing provinces (Binh Phuoc, Dak Nong, Gia Lai, Dong Nai, Ba Ria–Vung Tau).
• Conduct regular farm and collector visits to assess crop quality, estimate seasonal supply, and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Monitor moisture, admixture, and quality parameters at source; coordinate with QC team on ASTA/ESFA standards compliance.
• Track local and global pepper price benchmarks (IPC, AIPPI) and provide weekly market intelligence reports to management.
B. Other Spices (Preferred)
• Source and build supply pipelines for complementary spices as assigned like Cinnamon & Casia, Star Anise, Chilli etc.
• Assist in evaluating new spice categories for export feasibility, margin analysis, and quality benchmarking.
C. Coffee (Advantageous)
• Support sourcing of coffee.
• Maintain awareness of ICO benchmark prices and quality grading for Grades 1 & 2 export.
D. Market & Business Development
• Identify new sourcing geographies, supply clusters, and farmer groups to diversify supply base and reduce concentration risk.
• Contribute to trading desk discussions on forward coverage, seasonal positioning, and price risk management.
• Represent the company at commodity exchanges, trade expos, and industry events.
