Fresh Crops Agronomy Sourcing & Supplier Lead

Oterra; Ereğli; On-site; TRY 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Oterra is seeking an Agronomy Sourcing & Supplier Developer - Fresh Crops to lead seed production and manage planting materials in Turkey. You will collaborate with growers, nurseries and internal teams to ensure high-quality planting material and timely supply for strategic crops like black carrot, red beet and sweet potatoes.

You will monitor crop performance, support variety trials, and translate field realities into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agronomy or related field.
• Relevant experience in field agronomy, seed/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 seed and planting material production, including greenhouse, nursery and open field to oversee seed multiplication and plant propagation activities.
• Monitor nursery performance, plant health and quality of planting material.
• Understand how to manage crop performance both quantitative and qualitative.
• Support variety trials and evaluation in coordination with the Breeding team.
• Identify risks related to planting material availability 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 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 and 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.

Skills

Agronomy

Seed production

Grower relations

Field scouting

Forecasting

English

Education

Degree in Agronomy

Job description

Oterra is seeking an Agronomy Sourcing & Supplier Developer - Fresh Crops to lead seed production and manage planting materials in Turkey. You will collaborate with growers, nurseries and internal teams to ensure high-quality planting material and timely supply for strategic crops like black carrot, red beet and sweet potatoes.

You will monitor crop performance, support variety trials, and translate field realities into actionable insights.