IT Senior Procurement Analyst - Coupa

The IT Senior Procurement Analyst is responsible for managing and optimizing 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 across the organization. This role is hybrid in Lake Forest, IL., * Lead and support procurement operations using Coupa, including PO and invoice template creation, approval workflows, and supplier onboarding.

• Work across functional processes to process map business functions, evaluate for efficiencies, identify change, and draft current/future state process.
• Understand, document, monitor, and implement processes for integration to ensure compliance and standardization across stakeholders.
• Design and implement process changes 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 - experience is mandatory.
• Partner with finance and accounts payable teams to ensure accurate billing and accruals.

• 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 required.
• 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.

Tuition reimbursement, Paid parental leave, Parental leave, Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance Full-time United States, A reasonable estimate of the current range is $85,000 - 95,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program. #LI-TM1 Company Benefits, With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.