Tea Sourcing Manager

Tea Sourcing Manager Location: London (Hybrid working 2-3 days onsite per week) Salary: Flexible salary plus package depending on experience About the Role We're recruiting a Tea Buyer for a leading beverage business recognised for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. This is a rare opportunity to join an experienced buying and blending team responsible for sourcing teas from multiple origins around the world. You'll manage supplier relationships, support product development, and help ensure the consistent delivery of exceptional teas for consumers globally. The role suits someone with either a strong background in tea buying and blending or an individual from the tea industry looking to step into procurement and build their commercial expertise. Key Responsibilities Source and procure teas across multiple origins, managing supplier and logistics relationships. Forecast market trends and negotiate contracts to secure quality supply at competitive cost. Support new product development by exploring new blends and sustainable sourcing opportunities. Work closely with production, commercial, and technical teams to maintain quality and consistency. Use data and insight to drive strategic sourcing and category planning. Represent the business at supplier visits and international tasting sessions. What You'll Bring Proven experience in tea buying, tea trading, tea blending or tea tasting expert. A refined palate and passion for tasting and quality. Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills. Commercial awareness with the ability to build long-term supplier partnerships. Confident communicator with a collaborative and adaptable approach. Why Apply? This is an exceptional opportunity to work in one of the most respected global tea organisations, developing your expertise across buying, blending, and sourcing on an international scale. If you're passionate about tea and ready to shape its future, we'd love to hear from you. This position is open to candidates with existing right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or take over existing sponsorships at this time