Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work setting where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description
The Procurement Operations Associate will provide hands-on operational support to the Procurement team, assisting with day-to-day strategic sourcing activities, contract lifecycle administration, supplier support, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) compliance with the rest of the organization. This role is critical to maintaining efficient P2P operations, serving as an initial procurement team’s point of contact, and ensuring adherence to established procurement policies, controls, and workflows.





SUCCESS PROFILE
A successful Associate in Global Procurement Operations consistently demonstrates an approachable, collaborative style combined with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Delivers accurate, timely execution of procurement processes while maintaining strong data integrity and compliance with policies. Highly responsive, systems-savvy, and proactive in improving workflows, enabling efficient operations and a seamless stakeholder experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
P2P / Procurement Transactions
- Execute accurate, timely, and compliant procurement transactions
- Provide operational support to internal business users, vendors, and Procurement team
- Prepare purchase requisitions in Coupa for new engagements, as needed
- Troubleshoot purchase order discrepancies, missing documentation, approval routing issues, and process roadblocks
- Utilize Power BI aging reports to i

📌 Associate, Global Procurement Operations (Mumbai)
🏢 Ares Operations
📍 Mumbai