Sourcing Analyst
Pubblicato il 07-08-2026 - Altro in Parma
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 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.
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 to procurement leadership, finance,
and business leaders
Engage With Suppliers And Stakeholders
Manage supplier relationships 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
5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement analytics
Proven exposure to complex, international sourcing and multi‑stakeholder 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
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.
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