Procurement Buyer

Mondi Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Mondi Group is looking for a Procurement Buyer in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role involves sourcing and procuring materials to support production, focusing on supplier performance and cost optimization. You will maintain purchase orders, audit invoices, and improve procurement processes.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain, and a bachelor's degree is preferred. Benefits include a comprehensive salary and 401(k) plan. Join Mondi to help drive sustainable practices in packaging and paper.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing, Planning, Supply Chain or Manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of business processes.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain purchase orders for various materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Prepare reports and maintain procurement records.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and guidelines.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation

SAP

Communication Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, or applicable field

Job description

About Us

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing products that are sustainable by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and intrinsic to the way we do business, which enables us to offer a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end‑use applications. We are a truly global team, with our 24,000 people working across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries, united by our common purpose. Join us at Mondi, where we strive to make a positive impact through responsible business practices and continuous innovation in packaging and paper solutions.

Summary

The Procurement Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring direct and indirect materials necessary to support production and operations—including paper, film, ink & glue, pallets, corrugated, maintenance supplies, and other indirect materials. This role focuses on supplier performance, cost optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration while ensuring full alignment with Mondi’s quality, sustainability, and compliance standards.

Your Mission

• Create and maintain all purchase orders including paper, film, ink & glue, corrugated, maintenance, & other miscellaneous expenses
• Ensure purchase order cycle efficiency, effective purchase order management
• Audit invoices and check for accuracy, receipt of material, and compliance with purchase orders
• Material part number creation and management
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate inventory and procurement records
• Monitor supplier performance through the life of the contract; find opportunities to drive value through improvements in supplier performance
• Identify cost savings opportunities and make recommendations to leadership team
• Strategic partner assessing risk, working with multiple suppliers across the plant, region and organization
• Track key metrics such as cost savings, on‑time delivery, and inventory turns
• Improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions
• Analyze industry and demand trends and support leadership with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
• Work cross‑functionally to support other departments within the business
• Support Corporate Procurement and Local Plant team
• Ensure procurement compliance with all Mondi policies and guidelines
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by leadership

Your Profile

• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing, Planning, Supply Chain or Manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis on Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business or another applicable field
• SAP experience a plus
• Strong understanding of business processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Project management experience a plus
• Effective skills to build relationships and productively interface with all levels of the business
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Our Offer

• Comprehensive base salary
• Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, fully vested and company match
• Opportunities for professional growth

We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.