Sourcing Coordinator

Oterra; Lima Metropolitana; Sur place; PEN 65 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oterra is recruiting a Sourcing Analyst in Arequipa to secure a reliable supply chain for cochineal and sweet potato materials. You will build market intelligence, evaluate supplier capabilities, and support negotiations to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.

The role requires 2–5 years in agricultural sourcing, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and intermediate English. SAP and MS Office proficiency are desirable as you coordinate with farmers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in agricultural sourcing, procurement, or agribusiness.
• Intermediate English proficiency and MS Office skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain market intelligence on raw materials, production, seasonality, supply/demand, price trends and risks.
• Build and update price and cost models for sourcing decisions.
• Identify and develop new farmers and suppliers to diversify the sourcing network.
• Maintain strong relationships with farmers and suppliers through field visits and proactive communication.
• Negotiate commercial terms within the sourcing strategy and support Category Manager in negotiations.
• Coordinate purchasing volumes, delivery schedules and documentation with farmers and suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, and compliance with commercial terms.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure material meets specifications.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation actions; support forecasting and planning with market data.
• Maintain accurate supplier and market information in systems and reports.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with policies and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Market analysis

Negotiation

Sourcing coordination

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Ethical standards

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy/Agri-related fields

Outils

SAP

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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 English proficiency.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience with SAP is desirable.
• Valid A1 driver’s license.

Key Competencies:

• 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.