Collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D, production, supply-chain, quality, technical) to ensure procurement aligns with business needs and specifications
Ensure on-time-in-full supply of direct commodities within cost targets
Develop Market Intelligence, provide insights into supplier capabilities, competition, and trends
What You Bring
5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement analytics
Proven exposure to complex, international sourcing and multi-stakeholders' environments
Commodity expertise is not required
Expert-level knowledge of e-sourcing platforms (Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer or similar)
Advanced Excel proficiency
Strong data management skills
Fluent English is mandatory
Mindset & Soft Skills
Highly analytical, structured, and rigorous
Strong business acumen
Clear, confident communicator
A High level of autonomy and ownership
Strong organizational and time management skills, able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable operating under pressure and tight deadlines
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Additional Information
From 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.
Our 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 industriali s ation and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
Position Overview
This 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.
Sonoco · - Parma - D371, Italy