Sourcing Coordinator

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

Join Oterra in making natural food and beverages easy, for a sustainable and healthy world.
Headquartered in Denmark, with production sites in Europe, Latin America, and the US, we’re a passionate team of over 1400 team members of 48 nationalities in 27 countries worldwide, serving 120 markets globally. As the leading worldwide provider of natural colors, we offer food and beverage manufacturers an alternative to artificial colors. Food and health are at the heart of everything we do and every day over 400 million people eat a product with our colors in it. We believe that nature got it right the first time.

Job Description

Ensure a reliable, competitive and sustainable supply of key agricultural raw materials, primarily cochineal and sweet potato, by developing strong market intelligence, building and maintaining a robust supplier/farmer network, and supporting effective sourcing and negotiation decisions.

The role will develop a deep understanding of crop economics, production conditions, market dynamics, quality requirements and price trends, while maintaining close relationships with farmers and suppliers to support Oterra's supply continuity, quality and cost competitiveness.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive market intelligence for different raw materials, including production volumes, crop conditions, seasonality, supply/demand dynamics, price trends and market risks.
• Build and regularly update price and cost models, including farm-level production economics and key cost drivers, to support sourcing and negotiation decisions.
• Identify, assess and develop new farmers and suppliers, expanding and diversifying Oterra's sourcing network.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with existing farmers and suppliers through regular field visits and proactive communication.
• Negotiate commercial conditions within the established sourcing strategy and support the Category Manager in key supplier negotiations.
• Coordinate purchasing volumes, delivery schedules and required documentation with farmers and suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, reliability and agreed commercial conditions.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to ensure raw materials meet Oterra's specifications, including periodic supervision of cochineal cleaning and quality standards.
• Identify potential supply, price, quality and agricultural risks and proactively recommend mitigation actions.
• Support crop forecasting and sourcing planning by providing reliable field and market information.
• Maintain accurate supplier, purchasing and market information in the applicable systems and reports.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with Oterra's policies, ethical standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Global Sourcing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure continuity and competitiveness of raw-material supply.
• Other role-related activities required by the direct supervisor

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in agricultural sourcing, procurement, agribusiness, or related activities.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience with SAP is desirable.
• Valid A1 driver’s license.
• Strong collaboration skills across Sourcing, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, particularly when working directly with farmers and suppliers.
• Commercial mindset and strong cost awareness.
• Ability to understand agricultural markets, analyze market dynamics, and identify sourcing opportunities.
• Strong analytical thinking, planning, and organizational skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity when managing suppliers and commercial relationships.
• Location: Arequipa, Peru. Candidates must currently reside in the city of Arequipa.
  Travel: Availability for regular travel, primarily within the region.