Agronomist

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Sikhiu

Workplace type: On-site

Report to: Waxy Cassava Manager

As an Agronomist, you will support farmer engagement and field operations for our waxy cassava

program-promoting best agronomic and sustainable practices, enabling technology adoption,

and collecting accurate field data to improve productivity and supply reliability.

This role reports to the Waxy Cassava Manager and has no direct reports.

What you will do:

• Assist in recruiting farmers and brokers into the waxy cassava program and maintain positive supplier relationships to support sustainable sourcing.
• Promote and monitor adoption of best agronomic and sustainable practices provide timely, practical advice and solutions to farmers under guidance from senior staff.
• Support planting material management by coordinating handling and distribution of waxy cassava planting materials and ensuring stewardship within farmer groups.
• Assist in planning and coordinating root harvesting schedules aligned with plant grinding operations to ensure efficient raw material flow.
• Collect, update, and report accurate field data (planting materials, agronomic practices, cassava roots, supplier details) and maintain completeness and timeliness of the farmer database.
• Support rollout of farmer apps and digital tools to enhance program growth, outreach, and productivity improvements.
• Identify operational challenges, monitor local market/competitor conditions, and escalate gaps and insights to senior staff.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of agricultural science/extension (soil nutrition & management, pests & diseases, water management, and safe use of agrochemicals).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with farmers and brokers, including negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently in open-field conditions and travel/work in assigned areas computer literacy and learning agility are an advantage.

Who you are:

• Farmer-centric and hands-on, with a practical, solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong communicator who can build trust and influence stakeholders in the field.
• Organized and data-driven, comfortable with accurate field data collection and reporting.
• Proactive learner who supports technology adoption and continuous improvement.
• Safety and quality minded, committed to compliant and responsible field operations.

Why Join Ingredion

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package - Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support - Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Field-based work environment - This is an on-site role with regular travel to farming areas as required.
• Career Growth - Learning, training, and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program - A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Referral Program - Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they're hired

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