About The Position
The Agronomy & Seed Production Specialist will support the development and security of agricultural raw material supply in Turkey for black carrot, red beet, and sweet potatoes. Working closely with growers, nurseries, agricultural partners, suppliers, and internal sourcing teams, the position ensures the availability of high-quality planting material, supports strong agricultural performance in the field, and contributes to resilient and competitive sourcing programs. The successful candidate will work with a high level of autonomy and translate field realities into clear recommendations and actionable insights for the organization. The role covers seed and planting-material production, agronomic support and grower management, sourcing and security of supply, and structured reporting and communication. It includes coordinating greenhouse, nursery, and open-field production; monitoring crops from planting through harvest; supporting crop and volume forecasting; and communicating risks and recommendations to relevant stakeholders. The role is based on agricultural activities in Turkey, with possible sourcing development across the Middle East and frequent travel within Turkey and, as activities develop, across the Middle East.
Requirements
- Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Science, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in field agronomy, seed or planting-material production, nursery operations, or agricultural sourcing.
- Experience working directly with growers and agricultural partners.
- Good understanding of agricultural supply chains and production economics.
- Autonomous, proactive, and hands-on, with strong ownership and problem-solving skills.
- Good business acumen and ability to connect field realities with sourcing priorities.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
- Fluent in English and Turkish.
- Willing and able to travel frequently within Turkey and, as activities develop, across the Middle East.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and follow up seed and planting-material production across greenhouse, nursery, and open-field operations, overseeing seed multiplication and plant propagation activities.
- Ensure planting material is available at the required quality and delivered on time according to production needs.
- Monitor nursery performance, plant health, and planting-material quality, following phytosanitary standards.
- Manage crop performance in both quantitative and qualitative terms.
- Support variety trials and evaluations in coordination with the Breeding team.
- Identify planting-material availability risks and propose mitigation actions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with growers and agricultural partners.
- Provide agronomic support and monitor crops throughout the production cycle, from planting to harvest.
- Monitor acreage, crop development, yields, quality, and harvest forecasts.
- Identify agronomic and production risks and proactively recommend corrective actions.
- Support the development of new growers and production areas when required.
- Contribute to securing agricultural raw material supply in line with sourcing needs.
- Provide reliable crop and volume forecasts to support sourcing and business planning.
- Understand grower economics and agricultural production costs to support competitive sourcing decisions.
- Provide field insights and recommendations to the Sourcing team.
- Support future agricultural sourcing developments in Turkey and, when relevant, across the Middle East.
- Provide regular, structured reporting on seed production, nursery activities, crop development, forecasts, and supply risks.
- Maintain accurate field and production data.
- Communicate key developments, risks, and recommendations to Breeding, Sourcing, and other relevant stakeholders.
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Job Type
Full-time
