Hartselle, AL30+ days ago
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. 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.