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. 

While reporting to the Sourcing Manager, the Procurement Manager will be responsible for the procurement and delivery of lumber along with other steel / hardware items for Hartselle, AL and Jefferson, TX Plant. You will also develop sources of raw materials at best value. Maintain desired inventory levels and keep abreast of market trends.  

What you’ll be doing:

• Negotiate price, develop and visit sources, purchase material and arrange shipment source out mills nationwide to procure material at best value, YOY cost comparisons

• Locate, visit, develop and maintain relationships with suppliers emphasizing ethical, courteous, impartial, and objective behavior

• Will communicate with plants best utilization practice for wood value

• Arrange shipments to meet plant production needs performing necessary follow-up and expediting activities to ensure delivery as required.

• Maintain proper inventory levels by tracking material consumption

• Study market and track purchase history to anticipate changes while reporting on industry competitive situations, alternative supply sources, raw material cost, price trends, etc.

• Assures supplier conformance with all applicable laws and environmental regulations

• Makes recommendations to management as required to present proposals or update the status of current or planned projects.

• Help track and address accounts payable issues for purchase orders submitted (Procure to Pay)

• Drive productivity cost saving through sourcing and other projects for the division

This is a hybrid position, located at our Wooden Reels Manufacturing plant in beautiful Hartselle, Alabama. Travel will be required 5% of the time. 

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have a bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, supply chain or related areas.

• You have 3+years of experience in the Lumber Market and/or 5+ years of experience in sourcing

• Prior experience in the wooden reels, lumber reman or the pallet industry would be a plus

• Experienced in negotiating price, developing sources, purchasing material, and arranging shipment for multiple plants (3).

• You’ve had raw material purchasing experience for lumber, steel, resins, bolts and other hardware and associated markets.

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $118,880 to $133,740, plus a quarterly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary. 

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