Agricultural Sourcing Specialist — Arequipa

Oterra; Comisión de Fomento de Perú; On-site; ARS 26,834,000 - 40,250,000; Full time

Job summary

Oterra in Arequipa, Peru seeks a sourcing specialist to ensure a reliable and cost-competitive supply of cochineal and sweet potato. You will build and maintain a robust supplier/farmer network, conduct market analysis and support effective sourcing decisions.

You will collaborate with Quality, Operations and Finance to sustain supply continuity, quality standards and cost competitiveness across regional markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in agricultural sourcing or procurement.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• SAP experience is desirable.
• Valid A1 driver’s license.
• Strong collaboration and negotiation with farmers and suppliers.
• Location: Arequipa, Peru. Travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain market intelligence for raw materials.
• Build and regularly update price and cost models for sourcing decisions.
• Identify, assess and develop new farmers and suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial conditions within the sourcing strategy.
• Coordinate purchasing volumes, delivery schedules and documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance regarding quality, delivery and cost.

Skills

Market intelligence

Negotiation

Sourcing

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Planning & organizing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy/related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Oterra in Arequipa, Peru seeks a sourcing specialist to ensure a reliable and cost-competitive supply of cochineal and sweet potato. You will build and maintain a robust supplier/farmer network, conduct market analysis and support effective sourcing decisions.

You will collaborate with Quality, Operations and Finance to sustain supply continuity, quality standards and cost competitiveness across regional markets.