Indirect Senior Sourcing Specialist

SONOCO CANADA; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 48,072 - 64,096; Full time

Job summary

SONOCO CANADA is seeking an experienced Logistic Senior Sourcing Specialist for European Sourcing based in Poland (Goleniow, Kutno, Gdansk). You will define and drive sourcing strategies for logistics categories, lead cross-border supplier negotiations, and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency and service levels.

Ideal candidates have a university degree in Procurement or Supply Chain, at least 5 years of sourcing experience, strong analytical and project management skills,

Qualifications

• University degree in Procurement/Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of sourcing experience.
• Strong analytical, data-driven mindset and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Define and support execution of Sourcing strategies for logistics categories (transportation, warehousing, forklifts).
• Lead sourcing projects from RFP to contracting and supplier relationship management.
• Drive cost opportunities and implement value-adding supply arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to service levels.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and externally with suppliers to enable decisions.
• Communicate complex information clearly to enable business decisions.
• Support budgeting, pricing control and data management with capability/back-office teams.
• Ensure compliance with policies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Excel

Power BI

ERP knowledge

English & Polish

Education

University degree in Procurement / Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP knowledge

Job description

## Indirect Senior Sourcing SpecialistApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: POL - Goleniow - D385: POL - Pruszcz - D386: POL - Kutno - G449time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-159491**Logistic Senior Sourcing Specialist - European Sourcing****Poland(Goleniow, Kutno, Gdansk)**Are you a smart, savvy Sourcing expert, able to quickly grasp business opportunities and solve problems, communicate with clarity, lead & influence others across complex organisation ? Then come and be part of our Indirect Sourcing team.Our Company’s Sourcing Division aims to find and establish suppliers that meet organisation needs, quality, service and commercial requirements, at the lowest overall cost.In the context of the Sourcing organisation enhancement and development, we are looking for a new purchasing manager to support our development.Primary responsibilities will be around logistic categories (inc. transportation, warehousing, forklifts,...) in Poland, Germany and Belgium. The selected candidate may also be have to support some initiatives in other indirect categories (MRO, Packaging, services,...) as well as lead European projects/commodities as needed and depending on profile.**RESPONSIBILITIES ON ATTRIBUTED CATEGORIES:*** Define and Support the execution of Sourcing strategies* Identify & lead sourcing projects including activities from RFP, negotiations, contracting, supplier relationship management to claim management, ...* Drive cost opportunities, synergies, challenge the status quo (where appropriate) in partnership with the sourcing team and internal stakeholders to bring value and productivity for the business.* Develop Supplier partnership through negotiation of new supply agreement and management of existing ones including securing capacity.* Monitor and review suppliers' performances with operations with reference to the agreed standard and service levels.* Liaise effectively externally with suppliers, other sourcing members as well as internal stakeholders* Effectively build and communicate complex information to internal stakeholders to facilitate understanding and decision-making* Support business (sales, operations,...) objectives with efficient, cost effective solutions at the required service & quality levels* Ensure compliance to policies, adherence to Group systems and standards* Manage invoicing and claim issues with suppliers as well as feed Market Intelligence on suppliers capabilities, competition, technology* Conduct & communicate budgeting exercise, reporting, data management including pricing control* Ensure continuous improvement through better control, reporting in partnership with capability/back office team**PROFILE/SKILLS REQUIRED:*** University degree in Procurement/Sourcing, Supply Chain, Business or Engineering related field* Sourcing experience: 5years minimum* Demonstrated learning agility working in complex & diverse environment* Reasonable level of technical knowledge and good project management skills,* Good leadership, communication & influencing skills* Ability to effectively communicate and present information to all levels.* Ability to think strategically whilst remaining close to operations* Demonstrated team player abilities* Data driven with strong analytical skills and use of tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, AI, etc.)* Continuous improvement mind-set* Strong self-management & problem-solving* Ability to travel (25% on average)* ERP knowledge (Oracle, JDE, SAP...)Fluent In English & Polish; Other languages (German, French,...) are a strong plus**#LI-FC1**Jesteśmy pracodawcą równych szans i surowo zabraniamy i nie tolerujemy dyskryminacji pracowników, kandydatów lub innych osób objętych ubezpieczeniem ze względu na rasę, kolor skóry, religię, pochodzenie narodowe lub przodków, płeć, ciążę, orientację seksualną, stan cywilny, tożsamość lub ekspresję płciową, wiek, niepełnosprawność, informacje genetyczne, status weterana lub jakąkolwiek cechę prawnie chronioną.