ppFrom a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. /p pOur talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 45 countries. We’re extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialisation and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. /p h3Position Overview /h3 pThis role sits at the heart of strategic decision‑making. As a Strategic Sourcing Analyst, you will shape sourcing strategies, challenge assumptions, and enable executive decisions that directly impact cost, risk, and business performance. This is a role for someone who enjoys complexity, data, and influence in a fast‑paced environment. The position acts as a key bridge between data, sourcing execution, and executive decision‑making. /p h3What You Will Do /h3 h3Lead High‑Impact Sourcing Analytics /h3 ul liOwn end‑to‑end RFQ / RFP processes using best‑in‑class e‑sourcing tools /li liDesign complex sourcing events (multi‑lot, scenarios, optionality) /li liBuild fact‑based supplier comparisons (TCO, risk, value) /li liQuantify financial impact and sensitivities /li /ul h3Turn Data Into Decisions /h3 ul liGather, structure, and validate data from multiple sources (ERP, sourcing tools, suppliers, market data) /li liBuild advanced Excel‑based models to support strategic choices /li liSupport sourcing leaders in negotiation preparation /li liPresent insights to procurement leadership, finance,



and business leaders /li /ul h3Engage With Suppliers And Stakeholders /h3 ul liManage supplier relationships and contract execution (pricing terms, contracts, claims, delivery) /li liCollaborate with internal stakeholders (RD, production, supply‑chain, quality, technical) to ensure procurement aligns with business needs and specifications /li liEnsure on‑time‑in‑full supply of direct commodities within cost targets /li liDevelop Market Intelligence, provide insights into supplier capabilities, competition, and trends /li /ul h3What You Bring /h3 ul li5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement analytics /li liProven exposure to complex, international sourcing and multi‑stakeholder environments /li liCommodity expertise is not required /li liExpert‑level knowledge of e‑sourcing platforms (Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer or similar) /li liAdvanced Excel proficiency /li liStrong data management skills /li liFluent English is mandatory /li /ul h3Mindset Soft Skills /h3 ul liHighly analytical, structured, and rigorous /li liStrong business acumen /li liClear, confident communicator /li liA high level of autonomy and ownership /li liStrong organizational and time management skills, able to prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment /li liComfortable operating under pressure and tight deadlines /li /ul pWe are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Sourcing Analyst (Parma)
🏢 Sonoco
📍 Parma