Agronomy Sourcing & Supplier Developer – Fresh Crops

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Turkey.

📋 Description

• Coordinate and track the production of seeds and planting materials across greenhouse, nursery, and open-field operations.

• Supervise activities related to seed multiplication and plant propagation.

• Ensure the timely availability, quality, and delivery of planting materials in line with production requirements.

• Monitor the performance of nurseries, plant health, and the quality of planting materials.

• Adhere to phytosanitary regulations.

• Manage crop performance both quantitatively and qualitatively.

• Assist the Breeding team with variety trials and evaluations.

• Identify risks associated with planting materials and suggest mitigation strategies.

• Build and sustain relationships with growers and agricultural partners.

• Provide agronomic assistance throughout the production cycle, from planting to harvest.

• Keep track of acreage, crop development, yields, quality, and harvest forecasts.

• Recognize agronomic and production risks and offer corrective recommendations.

• Aid in the development of new growers and production areas.

• Contribute to securing a reliable supply of agricultural raw materials.

• Deliver crop and volume forecasts for sourcing and business planning purposes.

• Evaluate grower economics and agricultural production costs.

• Share field insights and recommendations with the Sourcing team.

• Support agricultural sourcing initiatives in Turkey and, as relevant, throughout the Middle East.

• Report on seed production, nursery operations, crop development, forecasts, and supply risks.

• Maintain precise field and production records.

• Communicate developments, risks, and recommendations to Breeding, Sourcing, and other relevant stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Science, or a related discipline.

• Relevant experience in field agronomy, seed and planting material production, nursery operations, or agricultural sourcing.

• Experience working directly with growers and agricultural partners.

• A solid understanding of agricultural supply chains and production economics.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and hands-on, with strong ownership and problem-solving capabilities.

• Good business insight and the ability to connect field realities with sourcing needs.

• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.

• Proficiency in English and Turkish.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Turkey and, as activities expand, across the Middle East.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work.

• Frequent travel opportunities within Turkey and, as activities grow, across the Middle East.