Novolex
Sr. Manager, Procurement Systems & Technology
Novolex, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, 60045
Sr. Manager, Procurement Systems & Technology
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Sr. Manager, Procurement Systems & Technology
role at
Novolex .
Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
This position is hybrid.
Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people.
How You'll Perform The Role
Procurement lead for all procurement technology, process tools, and procedures
Partner with the IT Organization to evaluate and enhance our tech stack to drive additional procurement value, efficiency and risk mitigation
Develop and support implementation of our Procure to Pay system, Coupa, across our Business Units including standardizing supplier onboarding process, requisitioning, approval workflow, PO issuance, spend analytics, category management, e‑sourcing, tools and templates, policies and procedures, supplier management program, etc.
Implement and support ongoing utilization of our Contract Management System
Leverage technology to automate our value tracking and stage gate process.
Support the creation of a Procurement Academy: a training repository and interactive set of tools to help build and refine the skillset of the team.
Establish relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure procurement is aligned with their business objectives
Establish balanced scorecard metrics (cost, quality, service, etc.) to enable decision making.
What We Need From You
Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain or another applicable specialty required; MBA a plus.
Proven track record of achievement at the management level and 7+ years of experience leading strategic sourcing projects and operational/process value generation initiatives.
Demonstrated achievement of results, including savings generation, improvements to supplier relationships and improvements in service.
Embraces fact‑based decision making; naturally seeks to leverage and integrate market data, spend analytics and cost modeling.
Strong project management skills, including stakeholders, timelines and meeting management.
Demonstrated strength in partnering with internal customers; regularly communicates with stakeholders for alignment.
Entrepreneurial spirit preferred; hands‑on leadership required.
Driven and able to balance multiple priorities.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
What You'll Get From Us Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) 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.
Community Engagement At Novolex, giving back to local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs.
Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University, including company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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Sr. Manager, Procurement Systems & Technology
role at
Novolex .
Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
This position is hybrid.
Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people.
How You'll Perform The Role
Procurement lead for all procurement technology, process tools, and procedures
Partner with the IT Organization to evaluate and enhance our tech stack to drive additional procurement value, efficiency and risk mitigation
Develop and support implementation of our Procure to Pay system, Coupa, across our Business Units including standardizing supplier onboarding process, requisitioning, approval workflow, PO issuance, spend analytics, category management, e‑sourcing, tools and templates, policies and procedures, supplier management program, etc.
Implement and support ongoing utilization of our Contract Management System
Leverage technology to automate our value tracking and stage gate process.
Support the creation of a Procurement Academy: a training repository and interactive set of tools to help build and refine the skillset of the team.
Establish relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure procurement is aligned with their business objectives
Establish balanced scorecard metrics (cost, quality, service, etc.) to enable decision making.
What We Need From You
Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain or another applicable specialty required; MBA a plus.
Proven track record of achievement at the management level and 7+ years of experience leading strategic sourcing projects and operational/process value generation initiatives.
Demonstrated achievement of results, including savings generation, improvements to supplier relationships and improvements in service.
Embraces fact‑based decision making; naturally seeks to leverage and integrate market data, spend analytics and cost modeling.
Strong project management skills, including stakeholders, timelines and meeting management.
Demonstrated strength in partnering with internal customers; regularly communicates with stakeholders for alignment.
Entrepreneurial spirit preferred; hands‑on leadership required.
Driven and able to balance multiple priorities.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
What You'll Get From Us Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) 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.
Community Engagement At Novolex, giving back to local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs.
Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University, including company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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