Procurement Operations - P2P Analyst

Pregis•Chicago, IL

1d•$85,000 - $104,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Operations Analyst is responsible for procurement of indirect products and services, administration of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform, sourcing parts for the New Product Development (NPD) team, and spend analytics. The role manages corporate-wide indirect spend programs, including fleet, forklift leases and rentals, office supplies, facilities programs, MRO, and other products. The analyst administers the P2P platform, including implementation and onboarding suppliers and internal users, tracking KPIs, and conducting training as needed. The role aggregates and organizes spend data, compiles KPIs, analyzes category trends, tracks savings, and collaborates with an external service provider on spend analytics. It also supports vendor negotiations and rapid sourcing and purchase order placement for parts used in prototypes and pilot packaging machines. The analyst works closely with engineering and program management on engineering changes, complex bills of materials, tight timelines, and frequent expedites across categories such as metal fabrication, injection-molded plastics, pneumatics, motors, sensors, electronics, and other hardware.

Requirements

Four-year college degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or an equivalent major.
2–5 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, P2P, accounts payable support, or supply chain operations.
Strong knowledge of indirect procurement principles, sourcing practices, and P2P processes.
Knowledge of purchasing controls, approval workflows, compliance requirements, and supplier onboarding principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements.
Ability to analyze spend data and develop reports, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor procurement performance, identify savings opportunities, and support cost-reduction initiatives.
Strong proficiency in Excel, including data analytics, reporting, lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliation functions.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Attention to detail, time-management and prioritization skills, and ability to stay focused on routine tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication and effective problem-solving skills.
Cooperative, team-oriented, customer-service-oriented, patient, calm under pressure, and able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Previous Procure-to-Pay experience with Coupa, Ariba, Zip, Raindrop, Jaggaer, Esker, SAP, or similar platforms is strongly preferred.
Previous experience using AI to automate routine tasks is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage indirect, corporate-wide spend programs, including fleet, forklift leases and rentals, office supplies, facilities programs, MRO, and other products.
Administer the Procure-to-Pay platform, including implementation, supplier and internal-user onboarding, KPI tracking, and training.
Aggregate spend data from various sources and ensure it is clean and organized.
Compile KPIs, analyze trends across Pregis categories, and track savings as directed by Procurement Directors.
Collaborate with an external service provider on spend analytics.
Support negotiations for vendor terms, pricing, and delivery dates in accordance with budget and schedule requirements.
Rapidly source parts and place purchase orders to support prototype and pilot packaging machine development.
Engage with engineering and program management on engineering changes, complex bills of materials, tight timelines, and frequent expedites.

Benefits

Eligible employees may qualify for a sign-on incentive, relocation package, or gain-sharing programs.
Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Dental and vision coverage.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition assistance and continuous development.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Hybrid work model and workplace flexibility.
Paid parental leave and paid military leave.
Pet insurance.