At the wellspring of the procurement chain in 1927

Long-lasting partnerships and cooperation agreements have always been Paulig’s way to do business.

Green coffee buyers stay in close contact with coffee producers and regularly visit the countries of origin to meet our partners. The first familiarisation trip to South and Central America was made by Eduard Paulig back in 1927.

On his journey, Paulig’s then Managing Director Eduard Paulig visited coffee plantations to see harvesting, and he also forged links with coffee producers and selected higher-quality products for his company. Still today – 85 years later – it is still just as important for Paulig to have thorough knowledge of the procurement chain. The aim is to ensure responsibility for all the coffee produced, from bean to cup.

Come with us on a time trip to the wellspring of coffee!

Procurement streamlined and harmonised

During 2011 the procurement strategies were honed in all categories of purchasing. Paulig invests in strategic partnership with its suppliers, which are selected on increasingly specific criteria. Important factors include, in addition to the ability to produce quality, the terms of delivery, reliable delivery, knowledge of the green coffee market, and responsibility. The new Procurement Policy records the responsibilities, authorisations and practices related to purchasing. The guidelines help to harmonise procurement procedures, and they are also in use at Paulig’s roastery in Tver.

Paulig’s Coffee Division is a member of the Paulig Group-wide Sourcing project, which was started in 2011. The aim is to streamline cooperation in procurement and transport and to utilise the best practices throughout the Group. The Coffee Division is also taking part in developing common supplier-assessment for the Group.

Focusing on traceability and improving it is one of the key ways to secure responsibility for cultivation and coffee trade in the green coffee production chain.
- Katariina Aho, Purchasing Director

Figures for the coffee trade

There are almost 60 coffee countries of origin in the world, with roughly 20 million coffee growers. Coffee provides an income for more than 100 million people in various parts of the globe. For many producer countries, more than 50% of their export earnings comes from coffee.

In the 2011/2012 harvest season, global output amounted to 132.4 million bags (60 kg) of coffee and in the 2012/2013 harvest season 145.2 million bags. The biggest producer countries were Brazil, Vietnam, Columbia and Indonesia. Source: ICO

 

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