Agronomist M/WD

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature. Givaudan is recruiting an Agronomist specialized in Plant Production (CDI). Position: The Agronomy department’s main mission is to secure and optimize the sourcing of natural ingredients from botanicals. As an Agronomist, your responsibilities will include: Management of value chain projects: Techno-economic evaluation of value chains through literature research and field investigation. Development of project proposals, including deliverables, action plans, and budgets. Implementation of planned activities in collaboration with selected partners and suppliers. Monitoring, analysis, and reporting on project progress. Monitoring of plant production supplies: Monitoring of cultivation contracts with agricultural partners and regular supervision of the season's progress. Organization of harvests in coordination with relevant buyers. Participation in the development of Good Agricultural Practices guides related to the technical itinerary for the botanicals under your supervision. Implementation of quality control procedures to ensure product traceability. Regular reporting (phone conferences, meetings, written reports) and proposing improvement and optimization strategies for different stages. Promotion of sustainable agricultural practices related to regenerative agriculture principles, such as soil conservation, biodiversity preservation, and responsible resource use. Participation in dedicated project experimentation work in agreement with the referring Agronomist: Identification of relevant partners through the established global network. Definition and implementation of appropriate experimentation protocols based on project needs. Organization of data collection and entry. Participation in result dissemination. To successfully carry out your tasks, you will have direct contact with stakeholders in the agricultural and institutional sectors, as well as with various departments within Givaudan (Purchasing, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Industrialization). Profile: Academic background: Agronomy Engineer or Master's degree (Master 2) with specialization in Plant Production. Strong knowledge of agronomy, including plant breeding, technical itinerary, plant physiology, agroecology, and agronomic experimentation. Professional experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in plant production value chains. Knowledge of aromatic, medicinal, and fragrance plants would be a plus. Technical and other skills: Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in a third language (Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, etc.) is appreciated. Proficiency in computer tools. Analytical skills: ability to make information out of data; ability to prepare analytical reports; organize and present scientific information in a clear and concise manner Ability to develop actionable recommendations and implementation plans in clear, compelling, effective way Ability to animate a group of multidisciplinary and multicultural stakeholders. Proactive, organized, determined, and enthusiastic personality. The position is based in Avignon at the Givaudan France Naturals site. Regular travel within France and the Mediterranean basin (up to 30% of the time) is required. The position is available from June 2024 and is a permanent contract (CDI). At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.Every essence of you enriches our world.Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.Join us and Impact Your WorldDiversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world. #J-18808-Ljbffr