Procurement Analytics & Automation Lead

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst in Ohio to transform complex data into actionable insights that support strategic decisions and growth.

You will partner with Procurement and cross-functional teams to modernize processes, develop analytics, automate manual tasks, and advance data capabilities. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with BI tools like Power BI, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop a multi-year procurement data and analytics roadmap aligned with business strategy and 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, AI, and ML capabilities to enhance decision-making and business performance.
• Establish and support scalable data governance, reporting standards, and integration processes for future acquisitions and growth.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and outcomes.
• Lead continuous improvement by reducing manual processes, standardizing workflows, and implementing automated solutions.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and project outcomes effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional work

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data visualization

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Supply Chain/Analytics focus

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power Query

Job description

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst in Ohio to transform complex data into actionable insights that support strategic decisions and growth.

You will partner with Procurement and cross-functional teams to modernize processes, develop analytics, automate manual tasks, and advance data capabilities. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with BI tools like Power BI, and a passion for continuous improvement.