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Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

The Senior Procurement Analyst is responsible for transforming complex data into actionable business insights that support strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and long-term business growth. This role partners closely with Procurement and cross-functional stakeholders to modernize business processes, develop analytics and reporting solutions, automate manual activities, and advance the organization's data and analytics capabilities. The ideal candidate is an analytical problem solver with strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a multi-year procurement data and analytics roadmap aligned with business strategy and organizational objectives.
• Partner with Procurement and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, data transformation, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Design and implement scalable data integration solutions that connect business processes, systems, and external data sources while supporting future enterprise system initiatives.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, forecasting models, and self-service analytics tools that provide meaningful business insights and performance visibility.
• Translate complex business challenges into analytical frameworks, actionable recommendations, and measurable outcomes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, analytics platforms, artificial intelligence, and machine learning capabilities to enhance decision-making and business performance.
• Establish and support scalable data governance, reporting standards, and integration processes that can be leveraged across future acquisitions and enterprise growth initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration, execute strategic initiatives, and achieve business objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts by reducing manual processes, standardizing workflows, and implementing automated solutions.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and project outcomes effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.

Job Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities with the ability to transform data into business insights.
• Proficiency with data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, and visualization tools.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and build consensus.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies, processes, and analytical methodologies.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced technical training or certifications in analytics, business intelligence, or data management are a plus.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of experience in data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or a related analytical role.
• Experience utilizing tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Query, or similar technologies.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and broader Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience supporting procurement, supply chain, operations, or business management functions preferred.
• Proven experience developing dashboards, reports, data models, and process automation solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Experience driving data governance, systems integration, or enterprise transformation initiatives is a plus.
• Experience evaluating and applying emerging technologies, including AI-enabled analytics solutions, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 5% as business needs require.

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Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

 Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.