IT Senior Procurement Analyst - Coupa

About the Company

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging serving multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. With expertise spanning resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more, Novolex provides customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions across 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built on three pillars: products, operations, and people. These pillars drive company-wide sustainability initiatives and ambitious goals.

About the Role

The IT Senior Procurement Analyst manages and optimizes procurement processes, systems, and vendor relationships with a strong focus on Coupa software. This IT role supports strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and accounts payable, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency. The position is hybrid based in Lake Forest, IL.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support procurement operations using Coupa, including PO and invoice template creation, approval workflows, and supplier onboarding.
• Process map business functions, evaluate for efficiencies, identify change, and draft current/future state processes.
• Document, monitor, and implement integration processes to ensure compliance and standardization across stakeholders.
• Design and implement process change requests adhering to ITGC policies and procedures.
• Lead business test planning and execution, authoring key scenarios and driving timely business sign-off.
• Develop and maintain spend reports, supplier performance metrics, and compliance dashboards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve invoice/PO discrepancies.
• Drive adoption and setup of Coupa Supplier Portal (CSP), CXML onboarding, and e-invoicing initiatives.
• Support Coupa platform enhancements and troubleshoot issues with Coupa support.
• Partner with finance and accounts payable teams to ensure accurate billing and accruals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain, with at least 3 years using Coupa.
• Strong understanding of P2P lifecycle and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Coupa certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Pay

The estimated salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000 annually, plus bonus and benefits. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness program