Field Representative – Caldwell, ID – 1021301

Job DescriptionField Representative – Caldwell, IDThis is an exempt level position.Position SummaryReporting 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.ResponsibilitiesGrower 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 mindsetStrong negotiation and interpersonal skills to build trustworthy relationships with growersAnalyze and collect market dataProvides good service to growers while soliciting feedback to improve serviceAbility to work independently and manage a large, rural territoryMotivated to set goals and undertake self-development activitiesLooks for ways to improve and promote qualityContributes a positive attitude and team mindsetDisplays a willingness to make decisions and understands the business implicationsDemonstrates knowledge of market and competitionProficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office, and MS TeamsEducation & Experience RequirementsBachelor's degree in an Agribusiness related field preferred; 2-5 years of experience in agriculture; or equivalent combination of education and experienceExcited 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.REF:107395BR#IncludingYouDiversity, 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