**94149BR** **Job Title:** Purchasing Agent - Kennesaw, GA **Department/Function:** Logistics, Transportation,Warehousing, Supply Chain **Job Description:** **Purchasing Agent - Kennesaw, GA** **Join Our Team as a Purchasing Agent!** Are you passionate about supply chain management and ensuring smooth procurement processes? We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Agent to join our team. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for managing purchase orders, coordinating with vendors, and supporting the material planning process. If you are ready to start your career in purchasing, we want to hear from you! **Responsibilities:** + Issue and track purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely and accurate processing. + Communicate with vendors to resolve payment delays and discrepancies. + Manage inbound raw material logistics and troubleshoot delays. + Collaborate with the Logistics Team to optimize transportation modes and control freight costs. + Optimize raw material inventory to maximize operational efficiency. + Perform data entry and analysis for inventory, cost savings, and other metrics. + Track vendor performance and assist with supplier scorecard data. + Identify areas for improvement in the inbound raw material process and lead change initiatives. + Maintain professional relationships with internal colleagues and external vendors. + Prepare and submit daily and ad hoc reports. + Make effective decisions to meet business standards. + Develop knowledge of supply chain operations and organizational awareness. + Support the development and training of new employees. **Physical Demands:** + This position requires the ability to work in a variety of conditions such as an office environment and indoors/outdoors, as well as physical demands such as standing, kneeling, and sitting for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to operate a computer and other relevant office equipment for prolonged periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. **Work Environment:** + The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to loud machine noise. Skills Required: + Strong communication and coordination skills. + Ability to work proactively and handle multiple priorities. + Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. + Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. + Proficiency in data entry and analysis. + Basic understanding of supply chain and procurement processes. **ADM Leadership Behaviors** + “We help each other thrive”: + Demonstrate Customer focus (internal and external as needed) + “ We create the environment for diversity, equity and inclusion to strengthen us": + Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration skills + Ability to listen intently and make room for different points of view to influence decisions **Job Requirements** + Bachelor’s Degree required (Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred). + No prior experience required, but internships or coursework in supply chain management are a plus. 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. **“AJCIND”** REF:94149BR **Req/Job ID:** 94149BR **City:** Kennesaw **State:** GA - Georgia **Ref ID:** \#LI-JW1 **:** **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. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **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. **:** 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: **:** $34,900.00 - $65,500.00