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IT Director – Finance and Procurement App

Novolex
7 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Lake Forest, IL, United States
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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. Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives. Job Description Summary Description of the Position The IT Director – Finance and Procurement is responsible for the strategic vision, delivery, and optimization of all technology platforms driving revenue, customer acquisition, and market growth. The position provides enterprise leadership across Commercial processes, technology, and AI-enabled capabilities, including process governance in pricing and rebate management, customer-facing systems like CRM, digital commerce, operational reporting, and customer data management. Serving as the business product owner for core commercial platforms, this leader ensures systems, data, and processes are aligned to deliver revenue growth, pricing effectiveness, customer insights, and scalable operations. The role works closely with Commercial leadership, Finance, executive stakeholders, and service line leaders to drive strategic alignment, enable data-driven decision-making, and deliver measurable business value and transformation through technology. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the Commercial transformation and systems roadmap, including process optimization, platforms, and data governance. Partner with Sales, Pricing, Customer Service, Marketing, and Finance leaders to align technology solutions with business priorities. Drive sustained value realization from CRM, pricing, and e-commerce platforms through disciplined product ownership, governance, and continuous improvement. Manage cross-functional project delivery, including scope, budget, timeline, resource planning, testing, change management, and stabilization. Oversee vendor relationships, contract performance, and portfolio budget management (OPEX/CAPEX). Ensure compliance with internal controls, data governance, cybersecurity standards, and release governance. Support enterprise integration, customer master data alignment, and reporting capabilities across platforms. Drive AI enablement across the Commercial application portfolio, identifying and deploying AI/automation use cases (pricing optimization, customer analytics, demand forecasting). Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or a related field; MBA required 18+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership of enterprise application teams and strategic programs. 3+ years supporting or leading Commercial application portfolios. Proven expertise in platforms, particularly in SAP ecosystems, CRM ecosystems (e.g., D365, Salesforce), pricing solutions (e.g., PROS or equivalent), and analytics platforms, along with demonstrated experience in product ownership. Deep understanding of commercial processes (Lead-to-Cash, pricing lifecycle), customer data management, and revenue drivers. Proven ability to lead enterprise initiatives and partner with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, IT, and business functions. Compensation A reasonable estimate of the current range is $180,000 - 200,000 + 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 de…

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