Product Supply Lead for Biofuel

About the role

The Product Supply Lead will drive seed supply strategy and execution for Bayer's Biofuel Crops portfolio across Argentina and future markets in Paraguay, Uruguay, and Chile. The role ensures reliable, cost‑effective, and compliant seed production while safeguarding genetic quality and long‑term supply continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement seed production strategies to support product development, market advancement, and commercial growth.
• Define optimal production, conditioning, storage, and logistics models using internal and external capabilities.
• Lead seed production and process‑improvement trials to enhance yield, quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and execute pre‑commercial and commercial crop plans aligned with demand forecasts.
• Monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with global and regional Product Supply, Breeding, Agronomic Systems, Regulatory Affairs, and Biofuel Crops teams.
• Ensure compliance with Bayer’s Integrated Management System, quality, SHEE, and stewardship policies.

Required profile

• Degree in Agronomy, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years experience in seed production, crop production, supply operations or process improvement.
• Strong operational, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to balance quality, supply reliability, cost and business objectives.
• Proven influence and collaboration skills across functions.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Required skills

• Operational planning and execution.
• Supply chain management.
• Regulatory and quality compliance.