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 industrialisation and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
Position Overview
This role sits at the heart of sourcing decision-making.
As a Sourcing Analyst, you will support the sourcing team to make 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.
What You Will Do
Lead High-Impact Sourcing Analytics:
- Own end-to-end RFQ / RFP processes using best-in-class e-sourcing tools
- Design complex sourcing events (multi-lot, scenarios, optionality)
- Build fact-based supplier comparisons (TCO, risk, value)
- Quantify financial impact and sensitivities
Turn Data into Decisions:
- Gather, structure, and validate data from multiple sources (ERP, sourcing tools, suppliers, market data)
- Build advanced Excel-based models to support strategic choices
- Support sourcing leaders in negotiation preparation
- Present insights into procurement leadership, finance, and business leaders
Engage with Suppliers and Stakeholders:
- Day to day communication with suppliers and contract execution (pricing & terms, contracts, claims, delivery)
- 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
- First experience in sourcing analytics or procurement
- Commodity expertise is not required
- Basic knowledge of e-sourcing platforms (Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer or similar) a plus
- Good understanding of Excel and data management skills
- Fluent English is mandatory
Mindset & Soft Skills
- Highly analytical, structured, and rigorous
- Clear, confident communicator
- 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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Skills Required
- 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement analytics
- Expert-level knowledge of e-sourcing platforms
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Strong data management skills
- Fluent English is mandatory
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
