Quality Agronomist

• Buying office of leading retail company in Germany
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

About Our Client

Our client is a Buying office of leading retail company in Germany.

Job Description

• Sourcing Support:
• Supporting sourcing process by researching/scouting new potential suppliers and collecting preliminary contacts/information.
• Organizing and performing preliminary assessments for farms and packhouses for potential suppliers, deciding/agreeing suitable corrective actions and following-up on them until effective closure.
• Collecting, reviewing, and sharing with relevant internal stakeholders the technical documentation (e.g. Certifications, Spraying Plan, Test Reports, etc.) provided by potential suppliers.
• Coordinating preliminary third-party sampling/testing activities, reviewing and sharing results, providing recommendations as needed.
• Providing necessary training to external stakeholders (Service Providers and Suppliers) on Company Operations and Quality Standards.
  • Operational Support:
  • Performing directly pre-shipment inspections on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables when applicable and preparing inspection reports when requested.
  • Arranging and managing pre-shipment inspections, sampling, and testing operations with selected external service providers, by providing support as needed.
  • Managing quality issues spotted directly and/or reported by external service providers during packing operations, by deciding/agreeing corrective actions and monitoring their implementation as necessary.
  • Managing daily communication with internal and external stakeholders (Suppliers, Service Providers) by maintaining effective communication flow when planning/processing orders, guaranteeing timely updates on quality issues reported, and providing clear instructions for the implementation of the corrective actions as needed.
  • Maintaining relevant documentation organized and databases updated in Internal System.

The Successful Applicant

Education
Technical degree (e.g. Bachelor / Master) in Agricultural Sciences/Engineering, Food Technology, Nutritional Science or comparable degree.

Experience and Job Skills

• Minimum two years' experience in quality management or production in food industry and/or in retail.
• Previous experience in managing retail projects involving multiple stakeholders across the Supply Chain is an advantage.
• Experience in the following food categories: Fruits & Vegetables (Fresh, Dry).
• Experience in the following food processes: sorting, drying, packing, storing, shipping.
• Understanding of European food regulations and requirements.
• Solid background in working on QA/QC issues.
• Experience with Turkish Producers/Packhouses for Fruit & Vegetables.
• Experience in supplier management, auditing procedures and implementation of Global GAP, EU Organic, IFS and BRC Standards is an advantage.

Computer Skills

• Generally good computer application skills.
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of MS Office package (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to quickly adopt new systems as needed.

Language Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in local language/s.
• Writing and speaking fluently German is an advantage.

Personal Skills

• Self-driven, result-oriented, well organised.
• Responsible, reliable, with high integrity.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with and in different cultures (cross-cultural skills).
• High social competence in collaboration with superiors, colleagues and external partners.
• Service and customer orientation.
• Strong assertiveness.
• Analytical abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Other Abilities

• Good understanding of Turkish food supply chain and European target markets.
• Mobility and flexibility for extended travels and working hours.
• Driving Licence and possibility to use own car for transportation.

What's on Offer

Global work environment
Great Career Opportunity