Role Overview

We have a newly created unique opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager (Senior Trader) to join our trading team, to work in a truly global environment to lead the Colombian coffee trading strategy reporting to the General Manager for Colombia.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for Carcafe, Volcafe’s company in Colombia.

APPLICATIONS ARE REQUIRED IN WRITTEN ENGLISH PLEASE.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the Colombian coffee trading strategy through the implementation and control of buying, selling and market risk management.
• Analyse and review the global coffee and specialty coffee, supply and demand balance sheet developments to develop a robust logistics, buying and selling strategy.
• Effectively control and supervise the trading desk and provide buying guidelines and direct the buying team.
• Establish the commercial conditions, purchase prices and sales negotiations.
• Preparation of budgets and projections for the purchase and sale of coffee.
• Input into the systems required for the control of the management of trading transactions.
• Coordinate currency position management, implementing market risk hedging strategies.
• Identify new business and investment opportunities, as well as associated risk.
• According to the manuals and procedures of the business, following up all purchases with due diligence.
• Ensure sustainable supply chains to meet customer requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaboratively design and execute groupwide strategies that contribute to the overall group return.
• Contract negotiations with both suppliers and customers; agreeing quality, volumes, delivery terms, prices and other specification and ensuring adequate execution of the overall cash cycle.
• Competently manage any challenges or issues within the supply, working proactively with partners to identify and execute the best solutions.
• Proactively manage any quality issues through close working relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Travel to roaster clients and suppliers when and if required and handle customers’ visits at origin.
• Develop good external networks, to ensure the team is aware of industry developments and news as well as participation in key industry events.
• Manage and report counterparty risk associated with contracts including in-depth understanding of suppliers and customer market risk.
• Work closely with quality to ensure the R&D of new products and blends for both internal and export market.

Skills and Experience

• Substantial professional experience in commodity trading and risk management
• Coffee industry experience (from a roaster or trading house) preferred; however we would also consider other agricultural soft commodity trading experience.
• Demonstrable experience leading commodity trading teams and processes.
• Experience of trading financial derivatives.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen.
• Good relationship builder with both customers as well as suppliers.
• A good track record in managing interactions well with a team.
• Must have the ability to adapt to the dynamic trading environment and take a proactive approach to managing tasks and completing priorities.
• Committed team player who is willing to be flexible and assist with a whole range of tasks to support colleagues and the delivery of a common strategic goal.
• Bachelor’s studies in Industrial Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or professionals with post-graduate studies in Business Administration, Economics or Industrial Engineering.
• Professional level business English (C1-C2 level)

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Quality Control Assistant to work in a truly global environment to ensure that all cherries, purchased, processed, dried, stored and dispatched conform to the specified buyers’, company’s and UCDA quality standards stipulated in the Coffee Regulations. This position plays a key role also in setting and maintaining our quality standards and regular dialogue with customers and requires a great understanding of our trading quality components, trading rationale and value/PnL generation by blending and optimizing quality without taking excessive risks and reporting to Quality Manager. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for PT Volkopi Indonesia (Lampung) Volcafe’s company in Indonesia.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate with the Quality Head or Trade Team to communicate customer quality specifications to the Production Manager and factory Quality Team.
• Conduct inspections, audits, reviews, and documentation of the Quality Team’s activities under Production to ensure coffee processing meets customer expectations.
• Ensure the Quality Team shares quality results with the Production Team and that all coffee transferred to storage complies with customer standards.
• Timely allocation of coffee for processing (processing & Bulking) and export as per customer requirement. Target to load Arabica within 3 months and Robusta within 6 months.
• Aim for zero consignment rejection upon delivery at the destination.
• Address issues raised by the Quality Team under Production within 24 hours; escalate unresolved matters promptly and ensure thorough follow-up.
• Ensure all quality staff working under production meet performance target and monitor quarterly.
• Provide manpower planning updates to the Quality Head annually in July.
• Ensure the quality team in production uses correct tools with valid certification to analysis coffee.
• Ensure quality team working under production uses correct PPE.
• Maintain shipment samples and quality reports accurately.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in food science and technology or a related field.
• Certified Q Grader, with a strong understanding of coffee quality standards.
• Skilled in sample roasting, cupping setup and cleanup, and reporting results using tastify.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the coffee industry or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and interpret data effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with teams in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, negotiation, cultural awareness, and interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an Accountant to work in a truly global environment to supporting daily accounting operations, including data entry, transaction postings, reconciliations, and documentation related to commodity purchases, sales, and inventory movements. This role ensures that all financial records are accurate, up-to-date, and in compliance with internal policies and external regulations, providing essential support to Senior Accountants and Finance Manager and reporting to Finance Director. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for PT Volkopi Indonesia (Lampung) Volcafe’s company in Indonesia.

Key Accountabilities

• Record daily financial transactions into the ERP system (purchase invoices, sales invoices, payment vouchers, etc.)
• Ensure correct GL account coding for commodity purchases, freight costs, warehousing fees, and other related expenses.
• Assist in uploading trade-related documentation (contracts, invoices, bills of lading) into the accounting system.
• Prepare vendor payment requests and ensure proper documentation (supplier invoices, GRNs, approvals).
• Monitor and follow up on accounts receivable collections in coordination with the Sales and Operations teams.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the Senior Accountant in recording inventory movements (goods received, goods issued, stock adjustments).
• Assist in reconciling physical stock counts with system balances.
• Ensure correct application of landed costs (freight, insurance, duties) into inventory valuation.
• Prepare daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Record petty cash transactions and ensure proper approvals and documentation.
• Maintain organized filing systems for financial documents (hardcopy and electronic), including contracts, invoices, LCs, and supporting schedules.
• Support audit preparations by ensuring documents are easily traceable and accurate.
• Provide support in month-end closing activities, such as journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare preliminary schedules for review by Senior Accountant or Finance Manager
• Prepare basic data for tax reporting (VAT, PPh 21, PPh 23) under supervision.
• Ensure all tax invoices (Faktur Pajak) are received and correctly recorded.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree educated in accounting, finance or related fields.
• Obtained good initial exposure to working in an accounting setting, however fresh graduates with internships in accounting or finance are also welcomed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel and wider Microsoft applications.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic understanding of commodity trade flows is a plus.
• Comfortable with document-heavy processes (import/export, invoices, contracts).
• Familiarity with ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, or local ERP software is an advantage.
• Able to work well under supervision and eager to learn.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an Arabica Trader to work in a truly global environment to support trading strategy by managing sourcing, sales, and quality of Arabica coffee. The role includes monitoring market positions, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The trader collaborates with internal teams and external partners, provides market insights and will be reporting to Indonesia Rep Office Manager. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for PT Volkopi Indonesia based in Medan, Volcafe’s company in Indonesia.

Key Accountabilities

• Complement the existing team in Volcafe Indonesia (Volkopi).
• Support the Head of Arabica in the execution of trading strategy including sales & business development with prospective clients.
• Competently manage any challenges or issues within the supply working proactively with partners to identify and execute the best solutions.
• Proactively manage any quality issues though close working relationship with suppliers to deal with any problems.
• Manage the sourcing of Arabica coffee from exporters, intermediaries, and certified sustainable farmer groups across Indonesia.
• Lead domestic sales efforts within the Indonesian market, ensuring alignment with commercial targets.
• Monitor and control positions in both the physical and futures markets, including exposure to IDR currency fluctuations.
• Assess and track counterparty exposure, ensuring adherence to internal risk protocols and stop-loss policies.
• Ensure timely delivery and shipment of coffee in accordance with contractual terms and client requirements.
• Oversee the dispatch of Pre-Shipment Samples, ensuring they are sent at least two months ahead of scheduled shipment dates.
• Analyse buyer specifications to enhance quality differentiation and secure value-added premiums.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Control and milling teams to improve processing efficiency and ensure product consistency.
• Actively contribute to internal discussions related to Supply & Demand strategies and market intelligence.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Indonesian trading regulations and practices, including VAT and Withholding Tax compliance.
• Provide timely and accurate local market insights to support broader commercial and trading strategies.
• Travel to origin countries and/or roaster clients when and if required.
• Develop good external networks to ensure the team are aware of industry development/news as well as participation on key industry events.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business Administration, or Agronomy. An MBA would be beneficial.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commodity trading, with a significant focus on coffee, particularly Arabica.
• Fluent verbal and written English.
• Proven track record of developing new client relationships and developing new business.
• Strong knowledge of the coffee trading sector, able to provide insights into market trends and origins.
• Entrepreneurial flair, able to provide good examples of bringing new opportunities into the team and wide commodities trading function.
• Strong team ethic, able to step up and cover colleagues and managers as needed.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex market data and make informed trading decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, negotiation, cultural awareness, and interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Trader Assistant to work in a truly global environment to build a long-term commercial/specialty trading portfolio and provide invaluable hands-on coffee experience from crop to cup to this respected trading origin and reporting to Indonesia Rep Office Manager. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for PT Volkopi Indonesia (Lampung) Volcafe’s company in Indonesia.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct pre- and post-purchase analysis for coffee sourcing to support informed buying decisions.
• Prepare comprehensive market reports and curated offer lists for internal teams and clients.
• Assist in basis trading by providing accurate market data and timely insights.
• Oversee contract administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, logistics, and production teams to ensure timely and smooth contract execution.
• Monitor daily trading positions and maintain up-to-date tracking of profit and loss (P&L).
• Follow global and local coffee market trends to support basic pricing recommendations.
• Compile routine reports on trading activities, shipment progress, and client-related updates.

Skills and Experience

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, International Trade, Business Administration, or related fields.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in commodity trading, preferably in coffee or agricultural products.
• Good understanding of export-import processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of ERP or trading software is a plus.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Excellent communication skills, negotiation, cultural awareness, and interpersonal skills.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join a world leading trader of agricultural commodities as an Accountant on a temporary basis until the end of December 2025. The position is responsible for working closely with the accounting & finance department to ensure seamless integration and functionality. The role provides a great insight for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes in alignment with general ledger standards.
• Process and post incoming and outgoing payment transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor and follow up on overdue payments, including issuing reminders and calculating interest on late payments.
• Prepare and deliver weekly debtor reports for the Risk Management department.
• Perform regular bank account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Assist with additional finance-related tasks and projects as required.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelors Degree educated in Accounting, Finance or related field, or completion of 3-year commercial apprenticeship.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in accounting.
• Strong command of written and spoken English; additional languages including German or Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and reliability.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering high-quality results.
• Strong team player with effective communication skills.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

Volcafe Specialty has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and high calibre Senior Specialty Trader. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Manager and the coffee trading team to grow our specialty coffee portfolio throughout the US. You’ll forge strong relationships with specialty coffee roasters, develop innovative marketing strategies, and represent Volcafe’ s sustainability mission at industry events.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Volcafe Specialty was founded in 2001 and has been a relied upon supply chain partner to the specialty coffee industry working with roasters just starting out in the business through roasters opening multiple cafes around their city, their state and the nation.  We see ourselves as an integral supply chain link between producers and coffee roasters, enabling us all to make the coffee business better.

Key Accountabilities

• Build and strengthen partnerships with specialty coffee roasters to drive revenue and achieve strategic goals.
• Develop and implement targeted marketing strategies to promote Volcafe Specialty at key industry events.
• Collaborate with the traffic, finance, quality, and communications teams, to streamline processes and enhance and improve the customer experience.
• Track and report KPIs (e.g., sales growth, client retention) to measure performance and build customer strategic plans.
• Lead outreach through webinars, virtual sessions, and in-person cupping events to engage the specialty coffee customers.
• Cultivate and expand key client relationships to track interactions, opportunities, and drive sustainable growth.
• Provide actionable market intelligence to inform trading strategies and leadership decisions.
• Support trading operations, including hedge account management, report generation, certification audits (e.g., Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade), and price fixations.

Skills and Experience

• Substantial and progressive experience working in green coffee sales or specialty coffee trading.
• Passion for specialty coffee and alignment with Volcafe’ s values and mission.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese) – highly advantageous.
• Effective communication skills, with confidence in client-facing phone and in-person interactions.
• Proven ability to exceed sales targets in a competitive market.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of managing client portfolios.
• Knowledge of coffee contract terms, export/import processes, quality, grading, and cupping.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team of experts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Power BI).
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics CRM – advantageous.
• Willingness to travel globally at short notice.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Senior Finance Controller to work in a truly global environment, leading financial management, and statutory reporting accurately and on time, while adding value through stakeholder collaboration and delivering insightful FP&A data aligned with strategic objectives, reporting to the Finance Director. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for Gollücke & Rothfos, Volcafe’s company, with a hybrid or remote working option from our Bremen office in Germany.

Key Accountabilities

• End-to-end ownership of the financial control environment, including enterprise risk management, compliance with internal policies, external tax and regulatory requirements, and corporate reporting.
• Responsibility for accurate and timely financial and management reporting (IFRS & HGB), along with oversight of ERP systems and related financial processes.
• Ownership of historical financial and management reporting data, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for ongoing analysis and decision-making.
• Lead all regional FP&A activities, including financial analysis and forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis, working capital and balance sheet optimization, as well as providing actionable insights and ad-hoc support aligned with commercial strategies.
• Partner with the Finance Director to drive finance transformation, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and explore structured trade finance opportunities to contribute to the bottom line.
• Provide strategic leadership to build a high-performing finance team, while aligning short-term departmental goals with overall organizational strategy.

• Develop and mentor the finance team, acting as a mentor and leader within the finance team, developing talent and ensuring continuity in financial leadership.

• Cross-functional collaboration, integrating with various teams, working across departments beyond finance.
• Take ownership of finance processes and continuously improve systems to enhance efficiency, compliance, and strategic insights.
• Support data-driven decision-making by identifying trends, generating insights, and improving financial reporting processes.

Skills and Experience

• Professional qualification e.g., ACCA/ CMA/ CIMA/ CPA or relevant equivalent with current membership exceeding 3 years – ESSENTIAL.
• Bachelor’s degree desired, with an MBA in finance, accounting, or related field – ADVANTAGEOUS.
• Substantial and progressive experience in finance and accounting, with the at least 2-3 years of senior leadership within a finance department.
• Background in the commodity trading industry – HIGHLY DESIRABLE
• Manufacturing or FMCG industry background will also be considered
• Big four experience in audit ADVANTAGEOUS.
• Experience with financial modelling ADVANTAGEOUS.
• Experience with project management and IT implementations.
• A good team player with ability to work independently and lead cross functional teams.
• High attention to detail and open minded with a quick learning curve.
• Strong analytical mindset with an interest in process automation and reporting improvements.
• Excellent command of English and German; fluent in both written and verbal communication ESSENTIAL.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us on a 12-month fixed contract as an Executive Assistant to support the senior leadership team. The role provides an opportunity to join the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

The position is based from our Global Headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland. This role will provide direct support to the Managing Director, CFO, COO and CHRO ensuring seamless day-to-day coordination and communication. The candidate will as well have a direct report based in Bangalore.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage complex and dynamic calendars across time zones, scheduling meetings with foresight and resolving potential conflicts.
• Coordinate communications and maintain professional interactions with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, board members, and business partners.
• Organize international events and high-level meetings, including preparation of agendas, materials, travel bookings, and accommodations.
• Respond to inquiries via email, phone, or in person, providing accurate and timely information.
• Prepare and submit expense reports in line with internal deadlines and policy requirements.
• Manage procurement of office supplies, courier services, and liaise with building management on facilities issues as needed.
• Coordinate document approvals and signature collection, ensuring appropriate filing and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure smooth execution of day-to-day office operations and administrative processes.
• Oversee clerical duties and administrative processes with professionalism and courtesy, drafting and distribute professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience supporting the Executive / C Suite team, in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Strong understanding of office management systems, protocols and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German, other languages are beneficial.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with expense management tools (e.g., Concur).
• Experience with collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Slack).
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced certifications in a relevant field preferred.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join a world leading trader of agricultural commodities as Trade Support Specialist, supporting the trading team and US General Manager. The position is responsible for the management of positions (physical, futures and interest rate hedge) as well as to facilitate and maintain various trading reports. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk manage006Dent and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Salary: $70,000 -90,000 base salary, discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Key Accountabilities

Trade Support Responsibilities

• Maintain and update market, futures, inventory, open differential, and traceability reports with precision.
• Processing daily sales, fixations, and contract addendums to ensure timely delivery of products and services within contracted terms.
• Prepare end of month reports with the General Manager in coordination with US and global trading teams.
• Partners with Logistics, Quality and Finance teams to streamline processes and enhance customer experiences.
• Execute hedging activities in the futures market, ensuring compliance with terms and credit requirements.

Sales Support Responsibilities

• Identify and develop leads in target markets networking and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain and update CRM systems to track leads and opportunities efficiently.
• Contribute to business development strategies to drive cost-effective, high value opportunities.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree business, finance, economics, agriculture, or related field.
• Considerable experience within the Trade or Sales Support or Execution, ideally within commodity trading (coffee trading preferably), FMCG industries or Banking if working directly with commodities.
• Exposure to futures trading or hedge execution – highly advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel essential and database experience with VBA, Python or SQL -highly advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus for problem solving and process improvement.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards and certifications including FLO, FTUSA, RFA and 4C – highly advantageous.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.