Procurement 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 currently seeking an individual to build their career with a leading manufacturer of pipe, drainage systems, and other water management products. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently with a keen sense of urgency, and outstanding critical thinking skills. The individual will have strong data analytic skills, the ability to perform research to identify savings opportunities, ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to our internal and external stakeholders/suppliers.  

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for Direct Material Purchasing activities, directives, and improvement initiatives across all Recycling & Direct Material categories: Polyethylene resin, Polypropylene resin, gaskets, fittings, masterbatch, sock, tape, and allied. The Procurement Material Planning Specialist will collaborate with Item Level Schedulers, Procurement Specialists, and Category Managers to identify, effectively communicate, and drive continuous improvement to the Planning Process. 

This position relies on strong leadership and drive towards results, a high degree of internal and external cross-functional collaboration and relationship management, technical aptitude, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and the ability to follow thru on the execution of strategic processes that enable the achievement of business objectives. Must be customer service oriented and a solid collaborator. 

Primary Job Responsibilities: 

Procurement professionals are expected to conduct a large variety of tasks, with varying skills. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Demonstrates flexibility and foresight in analyzing access-based material requirements planning (MRP), forecasting data, and proactively make program recommendations to ensure timely fulfillment. 
• Create Purchase orders, calculate all order costs and evaluate invoices for accuracy. Keep track of all goods and services ordered. Prepare and update reports, records, and pricing. 
• Utilize Oracle reports to exercise pull-in and push-out analysis, ensure timely invoices payments, and accurate supply dates. 
• Participate in interactions between project teams, vendors, purchasing organization, extended support functions and senior leadership to support procurement and new supplier set needs while optimizing cost, cash flow, quality, and service. 
• Monitor industry trends and best practices for process optimization opportunities. 
• Ability to perform research to identify savings opportunities and execute project plan to show actualized savings. Support and lead AWPT term negotiations by compiling negation data, determining anchoring position, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to execute negotiations.  
• Support business continuity through process documentation creation: Standard Work, Process Flow Documents. 
• Demonstrated ability to concisely present to internal stakeholders and lead collaborative meetings between internal and external stakeholders. 

Job Skills 

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge: 

• Strong computer skills (Excel, MS Word, Oracle ERP, Power BI,). Ability to multitask and maintain the efficiency associated with the workload. 
• Hard-working, eager to learn, goal-oriented, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to work independently, exhibiting strong time management skills. 
• Thorough understanding of the invoice payment process to include Credit Memos, Debit Memos, and Statement of Accounts. 

Educational Requirements & Preferred Experience: 

• Undergraduate degree preferably in Business, Supply Chain Management, related Operations discipline, Logistics or Engineering. 
• Or pursuing or completed an associate degree in business or supply chain management. 
• Internship within procurement, supply chain, or business management, a plus. 
• Strong MS Office skills particularly in Excel, Power BI 
• 5+ years of experience in a purchasing function in heavy manufacturing & multi-tasking environment 

Physical Requirements: 

• Travel up to 5%

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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.