External Sourcing Coordinator

NatureSweet® is the world's largest controlled environment agriculture company and the leading tomato brand in North America. From tomatoes and cucumbers to peppers, our products are grown year-round in greenhouses that guarantee exceptional flavor, freshness, and consistency.

But we are much more than an agricultural company. We are committed to transforming the lives of agricultural workers in North America through competitive wages, education, well-being, and professional development opportunities. Our culture and business model have been recognized by publications such as Forbes and Harvard Business Review.

We are looking for our next External Sourcing Coordinator

Location: Querétaro

About the role:

As an External Sourcing Coordinator, you will be a key player in ensuring the continuity and efficiency of our operation with external growers. You will coordinate the follow-up of the purchasing plan, demand changes, prices, margins, packaging materials, and administrative processes, connecting our growers with internal teams such as Planning, Sourcing, Finance, Quality, and Logistics.

This role combines analysis, coordination, and operational follow-up, with a strong focus on building collaborative relationships and ensuring that information and requirements are aligned for timely decision-making.

What will you do in your day-to-day?

• Coordinate and follow up on the administrative operation of our external growers, ensuring that requests, pending items, and priority issues are addressed promptly.
• Administer and update the purchasing plan by grower, SKU, category, and week, monitoring demand changes and volume requirements.
• Analyze recent sales trends and communicate relevant changes to the Sourcing and Planning teams to support decision-making.
• Consolidate and communicate information on prices, commercial agreements, and margin visibility by SKU and grower.
• Coordinate the follow-up of packaging materials, inventories, and deliveries, identifying risks and ensuring timely action plans.
• Follow up on administrative processes related to growers, including documentation, system onboarding, contracts, and other operational requirements.
• Prepare information for grower performance reviews, scorecards, and team follow-up routines.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Administration, International Trade, Agribusiness, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Agronomy, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, commercial administration, vendor service, or in the agro-industrial sector.
• Experience working with suppliers and/or internal clients, following up on multiple requirements and processes simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Excel, databases, and report consolidation.
• Knowledge of cost, price, and margin analysis.
• Advanced English, desirable for operational communication, report reading, and system management.
• Desirable experience with fresh produce, packaging materials, ERP, or procurement management systems.

What will make you stand out?

• Results-oriented and disciplined to follow through until issues are closed.
• High sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with different areas and build trusting relationships.
• Clear communication and ability to coordinate multiple priorities.
• Analytical thinking to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Organization, attention to detail, and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Proactivity and ability to solve problems and escalate critical issues promptly.

Why join NatureSweet?

• Become part of one of the most recognized brands in the agricultural industry.
• Join a growing company that is redefining the future of fresh food.
• Work alongside collaborative teams that value innovation and impact.
• Be part of an organization that believes business success and social responsibility go hand in hand.
• Contribute to a culture recognized for its leadership practices and people development.

Our selection process

• Initial interview with Talent Attraction.
• Technical interviews with the area leader and Human Resources.
• Final interview with the internal client.

At NatureSweet, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all individuals can develop and reach their full potential.

Please note that NatureSweet will never request payments or financial information as part of a recruitment process.