Purchase Order Specialist

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.

We are looking for Purchase Order Specialist to join our team!

We are looking for candidates local to the Columbus area interested in working in an office environment. The position of Purchase Order Specialist is a newly created role which will be responsible for network wide purchase order process sustainability, and SOX compliance for the network.  This individual will work closely with the Ohio based corporate accounting and operational accounting teams, along with working with the regional and local plant leadership. This role will report directly to the Columbus Ohio based Accounting Manager. 

 Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The position entails the following tasks:

• Network purchase order training, change management and continue education
• Network wide process improvement and development of standard operating procedures deployment and sustainment.
• Purchase order escalations and issue remediation
• Resolution of complex purchase order process situations and cross-functional solutioning
• Oversight of companywide purchase order training and development
• Continuous education and policy improvement
• Change management support and execution of network purchase order process
• Review various reports on open purchase orders to verify accuracy of general ledger and compliance to policy
• Monitor and report out to senior management of critical purchase order key performance indicators over network purchase order execution
• Monitor and report out to senior management of critical purchase order key performance indicators over network purchase card execution
• Compliance monitoring and network adherence to company policy over purchase orders and pcard transactions.

Requirements
Qualified applicants should possess the following background and characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years practical work experience
• Oracle experience preferred, but not required
• Attention to detail and accuracy is a must
• Ability to travel up to 5-10% to plants within the network for occasional training of purchase order users
• Ability to understand issues, demonstrate resourcefulness and pro-actively resolve problems and manage multiple projects in a timely manner
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond in a timely manner
• Able to handle confidential information in a mature manner
• Solid organizational skills: task prioritization and effective time management
• Mid- to advanced PC skills using Outlook, Word, Excel (ability to perform pivots, V-lookups and other functions with Excel)

Thank you for your interest in our company and this opportunity!

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Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), 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.