Potato Seed Supply Strategy Lead – Australia

PepsiCo; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% annual bonus

Company car

Phone

Health & Wellness programs

Professional development programs

Global career opportunities

Family Friendly Certification (AU)

Job summary

PepsiCo Australia is seeking an Australian Potato Seed Manager to lead the seed program ensuring supply and quality across PepsiCo’s varieties. You will translate variety strategy into a seed pipeline, allocate resources, and develop grower partnerships to secure factory-ready supply.

The role requires 5+ years in seed production or agronomy, strong data and stakeholder management, and a postgraduate qualification or MBA. You will drive strategic seed initiatives with partners across Australia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agricultural Science or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification or MBA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seed supply strategies to ensure reliable availability aligned with crop demand and business objectives.
• Manage seed growers and supplier partnerships to drive performance, quality, and supply continuity.
• Oversee seed quality, inventory, storage, and distribution processes to optimize operational efficiency.
• Lead seed-related biosecurity, pest, disease, certification, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Support variety commercialization, agronomy programs, and business planning through effective stakeholder collaboration and reporting.

Skills

Seed production

Agronomy

Supply chain

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation

Digital tools

Education

Degree in Agricultural Science

Postgraduate qualification or MBA

Job description

PepsiCo Australia is seeking an Australian Potato Seed Manager to lead the seed program ensuring supply and quality across PepsiCo’s varieties. You will translate variety strategy into a seed pipeline, allocate resources, and develop grower partnerships to secure factory-ready supply.

The role requires 5+ years in seed production or agronomy, strong data and stakeholder management, and a postgraduate qualification or MBA. You will drive strategic seed initiatives with partners across Australia.