Sourcing Intern

Join our sourcing team and become fully immersed in the world of coffee value chains, while finally changing industry for the better.

Wakuli. Impacting the world with exciting coffee.

While consumers are paying too much for low-quality coffee, farmers are earning below what they need to sustain their livelihoods. That's why we are all about selling the best coffee – not just in taste, but also in fair pay for the farmers we work with. Our beans are traceable to the farm and poured by us in your cup or freshly delivered at home through your mailbox. We are a no-nonsense, ambitious start-up with a profound mission: impacting the world with exciting coffee.

What you’ll own.

Our sourcing team is responsible for safeguarding and maximising our impact through purchasing. This includes everything from finding new and exciting partners, to making sure good quality coffee is available on time in the Netherlands. We base our strategy on price, partnership, quality and regenerative agriculture across our 13 (and counting) origin relationships around the world.

You will become a key part of this engine, learning and eventually owning our purchasing pipeline from farm to cup. If you're passionate about agriculture, international trade, and creating real impact for smallholder farmers, this is for you.

Job requirements

• Support the full purchasing process — from contracts and shipping to relationship management. You’ll gain a full understanding of how all of our direct supply chains work, and lead their success.

• Play a key role in finding and evaluating new coffee partners around the world. After in-depth research on coffee origins around the world, you’ll apply our sourcing checklist to scout for new relationships.

• Strengthen existing partnerships, helping ensure our sourcing delivers the greatest impact.

• Track and improve our impact measurement and reporting, from farm to cup.

• Work closely with sourcing and product teams on coffee quality assessments, product development and cupping.

About you.

• A student or recent graduate with a focus in agri-business, international development, or sustainable trade.

• You are fluent in English (Dutch or Spanish is also a plus but not required).

• Coffee supply chains come in all shapes and sizes, are ever-changing and complex. You are up for this challenge with a curious and hands-on attitude.

• You are organized, analytical, and excited to work across cultures and continents.

• You aren’t afraid to be critical and honest.

• Experience in coffee, logistics, or working with smallholder farmers is a strong plus.

• You are available for 6 months, starting a.s.a.p.

What we offer.

• An internship that pioneers change in the coffee industry.

• A hands-on learning experience in coffee value chains.

• The possibility to grow into a future role at Wakuli.

• An internship allowance of 500 euro per month based on full time employment (40h).

• Working from home flexibility (at least 50/50) and an inspiring workplace above the roastery.

• A lot of responsibilities and a steep learning curve.

• Talented international and impact driven colleagues with a great team spirit.

Do you love coffee, and would you like to make a real impact? Drop us a message and let’s have a (digital) cup of coffee!