Field Representative - Caldwell, ID

This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of North American Mint Procurement the role will directly support in the procurement of peppermint and spearmint essential oils from farmers across the Pacific Northwest region. Requiring a proactive and relationship-driven individual to act as the primary contact between ADM and mint farmers. The main objective is to procure high-quality mint oil from farmers that meets ADM’s quality standards. Working to closely monitor and report on crop health throughout the season and oversee the process from planting through harvest and distillation.

Responsibilities

• Grower Relationship Management: Develop and maintain a personal and positive relationship with existing and prospective new growers.
• Contracting & Negotiation: Negotiate and execute mint oil contracts ensuring that fair pricing, volume needs, and quality standards are met for both parties.
• Logistics and Procurement Monitoring: Track and monitor crop progress and estimate harvest yields. Coordinate the pickup of oil from farm distilleries to an ADM facility.
• Agronomic Support: Conduct regular field site visits to inspect crop health, provide technical guidance on best practices, and ensure proper harvest/distillation techniques to maximize product yield and quality. Keep in close contact and work alongside ADM Agronomist in communication with farmers and assist with test plot work.
• Market Analysis & Reporting: Provide regular reports on crop conditions, weather impacts, and market trends to internal procurement management team.
• Quality Control: Ensure all incoming mint oil complies with ADM and industry standards.
• ERP Capability: Develop proficiency in the ERP system to enter contracts, purchase orders, and receive in oil. Use the ERP systems to pull necessary information related to purchases of oil.
  
  

Required Skills:

• Works with urgency and an owner’s mindset
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to build trustworthy relationships with growers
• Analyze and collect market data
• Provides good service to growers while soliciting feedback to improve service
• Ability to work independently and manage a large, rural territory
• Motivated to set goals and undertake self-development activities
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Contributes a positive attitude and team mindset
• Displays a willingness to make decisions and understands the business implications
• Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office, and MS Teams
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Agribusiness related field preferred; 2-5 years of experience in agriculture; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$54,600.00 - $102,000.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

Benefits And Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
  
  

Additional Benefits Include

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
  
  

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID

107395BR