Steel Sourcing Coordinator

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Broomfield, CO, USA
In-Office
44K-50K Annually
Junior
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Provides administrative and operational support for steel sourcing and procurement. Responsibilities include resolving invoice discrepancies, maintaining supplier payment terms, communicating with suppliers, supporting material quality claims, expediting purchases, tracking receipts, updating procurement procedures, and performing data entry, inventory reconciliation, and variance analysis in Oracle and QAD. Requires strong problem-solving, organization, communication, ERP, spreadsheet, and MRP reporting skills.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 

Reporting directly to the Category Manager, the Steel Sourcing Coordinator is an individual contributor role providing administrative support to the steel sourcing function in the Sonoco Metal Packaging division. 


What you'll be doing:

  • Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies related to steel, aluminum, and other direct materials.
  • Maintain supplier payment terms and audit payables accuracy and data consistency through multiple internal systems.
  • Work directly with external suppliers to review invoices or payment inquiries. 
  • Support supplier communications related to material quality claims (SNOC’s) 
  • Aid in the procurement of items and materials required to support production, maintenance, and supplier development.    
  • Maintain and update procurement policies and operating instructions related to AP functions. 
  • Manage expediting activities through supplier contacts and track material receipts. 
  • Professionally resolve procurement related accounts payable issues in a fair and ethical manner. 
  • Data entry, inventory reconciliation, and reviews of variances in Oracle and QAD systems. 
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

This position is located at our Broomfield, Colorado facility.


We'd love to hear from you if:

  • Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers and can see hidden problems. 
  • Process Management: Effective at figuring out the process necessary to get things done; knows how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflows. 
  • Organizational Agility: Knows how to get things done through formal channels and information networks. 
  • Language Ability: Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written. 
  • Math Ability: Ability to understand and comprehend technical data; Ability to analyze MRP reporting. 
  • Reasoning Ability: Effective problems solving skills; Prioritize own workload. 
  • Computer Skills: Proficient in the use of computers, spreadsheets, database programs and ERP systems; Knowledgeable/experience using purchasing and retail information systems, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.   
  • Associates Degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience
  • Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related discipline
  • Problem Solving
  • Process Management
  • Organizational Agility
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written. 
  • Ability to understand and comprehend technical data; Ability to analyze MRP reporting. 
  • Effective problems solving skills; Prioritize own workload. 
  • Proficient in the use of computers, spreadsheets, database programs and ERP systems
  • Experience: 1-3 years of purchasing or finance experience with sound business experience required

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $44,160 to $49,680.


Applications will be accepted until 11/18/2026.



At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
  • Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
  • Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

We 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.

Skills Required

  • Associate degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience
  • 1-3 years of purchasing or finance experience with sound business experience
  • Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, database programs, and ERP systems
  • Knowledge or experience using purchasing and retail information systems
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to understand technical data and analyze MRP reporting
  • Effective problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize workload
  • Process management and organizational agility
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Sonoco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sonoco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sonoco.

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a strong employer match, including safe‑harbor and year‑end true‑up features, is highlighted in recent plan materials. This level of retirement support is presented as a competitive component of total rewards.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside disability, EAP, and FSA/HSA options, form a comprehensive core package. This breadth is characterized as competitive and adds meaningful value to overall compensation.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair to competitive across many roles, with production and skilled trades pointing to solid hourly rates and overtime opportunities. Relative positioning against similar‑sized firms is portrayed as favorable.

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The Company
HQ: Houma, LA
9,318 Employees

What We Do

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a leading manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With more than 19,000 employees working in 34 countries, Sonoco serves many of the world’s best-known brands. Our integrated packaging solutions help define brand personalities, create unique customer experiences and enhance the quality of products and the quality of life for people around the world. It’s all in the service of our purpose: Better Packaging. Better Life. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row. Learn more at Sonoco.com

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