Job Description

Are you passionate about agriculture and seed production?

KWS Magyarország Kft. is looking for a Seed Production Agronomist to coordinate and manage end-to-end seed production and supply activities in Hungary, with a focus on oilseed rape and sorghum, as well as corn and sunflower. In this role, you will work closely with seed-producing farmers, contractual partners and international stakeholders .

Based in Hungary, with regular travel across multiple production regions, particularly Eastern Hungary, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality seed production, processing, and delivery in line with KWS standards and customer demand. This exciting and responsible position is full-time, permanent, and available as soon as possible.

Your responsibilities:

Field Supervision & Production Development

• Monitor seed production throughout the growing season, from planting to harvest, ensuring compliance with KWS standards and agronomic requirements
• Conduct field inspections, estimate yields and report harvest results in line with internal guidelines
• Support production research and drive the implementation of innovative agronomic practices and technologies.

Seed Processing & Procurement

• Plan, coordinate and supervise seed processing activities, including drying, sizing, calibration, seed treatment and packaging
• Support procurement activities, including supplier negotiations, order placement, delivery coordination and order follow-up
• Coordinate the delivery of basic certified seed and seed for experimental and certification purposes

Certification, Logistics & Administration

• Coordinate export certification in accordance with OECD requirements and organize official field inspections
• Liaise with relevant authorities on seed certification, quality assurance and submission of required documentation
• Manage related administrative activities in SAP

Your Profile:

• BSc or MSc in Agronomy
• Experience in seed production, seed processing or supply chain management is an advantage;
• Recent graduates with strong motivation to develop in seed production are also welcome
• Knowledge of seed production processes, processing and safety regulations is preferred
• Up-to-date agronomic knowledge; experience with sorghum seed production is a plus.
• Fluent Hungarian and good English skills.
• Independent, solution-oriented and flexible working style, with strong communication and networking skills.
• Customer-oriented and innovative mindset
• Valid Category B driving licence.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge and experience with precision agriculture tools are advantageous

What you can expect:

• As one of the world’s leading plant breeding & family-owned companies, we live a culture with the values “proximity, reliability, vision and independence", which is lived in practice.
• Flat hierarchy with open communication
• We create appropriate framework conditions: great work equipment, yearly target bonus and Cafeteria voucher etc.
• True to our motto: "Make yourself grow!" we promote individual professional and personal development.

Advance your career and grow with us in your role! Start today by submitting your digital application via our job portal. We look forward to receiving your application!