Procurement Data Analyst

Advanced Drainage Systems•Hilliard, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical training or certifications in analytics, business intelligence, or data management are a plus.
Experience supporting procurement, supply chain, operations, or business management functions preferred.
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.

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.