International Leaf Buyer / Blender

About Us

Our client is a family-owned business based in Belgium with a rich tradition in rolling tobacco, now led by the third generation. For decades, they have combined craftsmanship and a passion for quality with a modern approach. their production processes are highly automated, allowing them to deliver consistently top-quality products efficiently. Personal involvement, long-term relationships, and respect for the craft are at the heart of everything they do. They process 3.3 million kilograms of tobacco per year.

About the Role

To support the production of our premium products, we are looking for an experienced Leaf Buyer and/or Blender with a strong sense of quality. In this versatile role, you will not only be responsible for the selection, purchasing proposals, and blending of tobacco leaves, but also for monitoring and ensuring product quality throughout our automated production process. You are the key link that guarantees consistent quality and flavor, from leaf to finished product. You mainly work from home and report back to the headquarters in Belgium. The position will be tailored to your experience and preferences: purely Leaf Buyer, purely Blender, or a combination of both.

Your Responsibilities (depending on your experience)

• Selecting, testing, and evaluating tobacco leaves worldwide
• Purchasing tobacco from suppliers worldwide, with a focus on price, quality, and availability.
• Developing and optimizing blends that reflect our brand identity and meet consumer expectations.
• Ensuring flavor consistency within a highly automated production process.
• Monitoring and verifying product quality throughout all stages of processing and production.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Monitoring crop cycles, market prices, and international trade developments.
• Reporting to management on quality, market trends, and purchasing strategies.

Your Profile

• Several years of experience as a leaf buyer or blender  or quality specialist within the tobacco industry.
• In-depth knowledge of tobacco types, origins, and their specific characteristics.
• Experience with quality control in a production environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and a good grasp of international trade.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work in diverse cultures.
• Analytical, precise, and decisive.
• Proficient in English

What We Offer

• A position within a family business where tradition, innovation, and automation go hand in hand.
• A key role with direct influence on the quality, flavor, and identity of our rolling tobacco.
• An international working environment with opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Competitive salary and attractive employment conditions

Interested?

Please send your CV to christian@dermaut.eu .For more information contact Christian 0032 48862 1761.