Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $165,500.00 - $276,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
basic life insurance
supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation
Job Description
Starbucks Coffee Company is a globally renowned leader in the coffee industry, known for its exceptional commitment to quality, sustainability, and community. Founded with the mission to be a different kind of company, Starbucks has grown into one of the world's most recognized brands, celebrated not only for its premium coffee and tea products but also for its deep-rooted values and connection to customers and partners alike. With a rich history of innovation and leadership, Starbucks has consistently set the standard for ethical sourcing and environmental stewardship in the coffee and tea sectors. The company operates in numerous countries, serving... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of relevant experience in coffee, tea, or related industries
- Proven leadership experience with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
- Strong strategic and operational planning skills
- Exceptional communication and storytelling abilities
- Commitment to sustainability and innovative sourcing
- Ability to manage complex projects and influence at senior levels
- Availability to work onsite four days a week
- Willingness to travel as needed
Job Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in coffee/tea manufacturing, coffee industry, product development, and/or global sourcing (or highly transferrable industries), ideally in a global, multi-market environment
- Proven ability to lead diverse, cross-cultural teams and influence senior leadership
- Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects in the food, beverage, or agricultural commodities space
- Strong strategic thinking and operational planning skills
- Excellence in written and verbal communication and storytelling
- Passion for coffee and tea, with a commitment to heritage, sustainability and innovation
- Proven track record of leading teams (directly and indirectly) through a continuous improvement mindset, with strength in problem-solving and navigating ambiguity
- Experience working across organizational boundaries at all levels, including high-visibility, executive-level stakeholders
- Ideally, international and North America industry experience
Job Duties
- Lead the vision and strategy for global coffee development and tea sourcing, partnering with executive leadership to set priorities and drive results across the enterprise
- Oversee the creation and execution of new coffee and tea products, from origin to blend to roast, partnering with business units, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain and quality assurance
- Champion sustainability and sourcing practices, ensuring Starbucks remains a leader in responsible coffee and tea procurement
- Steward cross-functional alignment and momentum on key initiatives, building strong relationships and influencing outcomes across supply chain, brand, sustainability, and business teams
- Steward Starbucks Coffee quality across coffee development, roasting and path to market
- Combine deep industry knowledge, data analysis, stakeholder input, and creative problem-solving to deliver breakthrough solutions in coffee and tea programs
- Represent Starbucks as a subject matter expert in coffee and tea, both internally and externally, inspiring partners and stakeholders with your passion and expertise
- Drive continuous improvement in coffee operations, quality standards, and sourcing practices to ensure the highest product excellence
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