Procurement Operations Analyst

Ardagh Group • Castleton, IN

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About The Position

The Procurement Operations Analyst will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process and supporting effective supplier relationship management (SRM). This role ensures timely and accurate purchasing transactions, drives compliance with procurement policies, and partners with suppliers to maintain reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or a related field
• Two (2) years of experience in purchasing, procurement operations, or supply chain support
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/P2P systems (SAP, Coupa, or similar)
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to analyze supplier and spend data
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to work with both suppliers and internal teams
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in managing transactional accuracy

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization tools

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and convert them into accurate purchase orders
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, category strategies, and contract terms
• Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies by partnering with Accounts Payable and suppliers
• Monitor open POs to track delivery status and follow up on late or incomplete orders
• Act as a primary point of contact for day-to-day supplier interactions
• Support supplier onboarding, data accuracy, and compliance with corporate requirements
• Track and report on supplier performance (quality, delivery, service levels, responsiveness)
• Escalate chronic supplier issues and partner with Category Managers on resolution plans
• Partner with internal stakeholders (operations, production, engineering, finance) to ensure business needs are met on time and in full
• Provide clear communication and reporting on order status, supplier risks, and resolution steps
• Support system optimization and process improvements within P2P workflows
• Drive adherence to contracts, preferred suppliers, and approved buying channels
• Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline P2P processes and increase automation
• Support supplier diversity, sustainability, and risk management initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays, floating days and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
• Benefits available from day 1 of employment
• Flexible and hybrid working hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees