Tinker Coffee Co.
Join Indianapolis's leading specialty coffee roaster as our Green Coffee Buyer & Roaster! This pivotal role oversees our entire coffee journey from sourcing exceptional green coffee worldwide to developing world-class roast profiles on our production equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and manage green coffee portfolio through supplier relationships and rigorous cupping
- Operate production roaster and develop/refine roast profiles for single-origins and blends
- Lead quality control through daily production cuppings and sensory analysis
- Manage green coffee inventory, contracts, and forecasting
Requirements:
- 3-5+ years specialty coffee roasting experience
- 2+ years green coffee buying experience
- Proficiency in sensory analysis/cupping (Q Grader certification preferred)
- Technical roasting knowledge and equipment experience
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
- Ability to lift 75 lbs
We Offer:
- Competitive salary, health insurance, PTO, professional development budget, and unlimited coffee at a respected, growing company.