Procurement Specialist

Mondi plc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondi plc is seeking an experienced procurement professional to procure commodities, technical materials and maintenance services for its Richards Bay operation. You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers and manage tenders to optimize cost, quality and delivery performance.

Responsibilities include RFx processes, supplier onboarding, contract implementation and governance, with a focus on total cost of ownership and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification as required in the role, with higher-level procurement education preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in procurement, sourcing, category management or supply chain within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• 3+ years sourcing technical spares, MRO items, engineering services, capital equipment or maintenance-related categories.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, tender management and contract implementation.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, supplier evaluation, risk and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Procure commodities, technical materials, spare parts, equipment and maintenance services for the business.
• Ensure purchases meet cost, quality, delivery and performance requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to reliability and cost objectives.
• Prepare RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and tender processes, including bid evaluations and supplier recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, warranties and SLAs; manage supplier onboarding and governance.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

ERP SAP

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering, CIPS Level 6

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your mission:

• Procure commodities, technical materials, spare parts, equipment, maintenance services and other goods and services required by the business
• Ensure goods, materials and services are purchased in line with cost, quality, delivery and operational performance requirements
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to operational, maintenance, reliability and cost objectives
• Prepare and manage RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and tender processes, including bid evaluations and supplier recommendations
• Analyse technical specifications, drawings, bills of materials and service scopes to ensure fit-for-purpose sourcing decisions
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, technical capability, delivery performance, commercial competitiveness, SHEQ compliance and risk profile
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, warranties, service level agreements and contractual conditions
• Communicate and mitigate supply risks, disruptions and supplier-related issues impacting business continuity
• Drive cost savings, cost avoidance initiatives, value engineering, standardisation and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements
• Support supplier onboarding, contract implementation, supplier performance reviews and governance processes
• Maintain compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, delegation of authority and ethical sourcing standards
• Monitor commodity trends, market developments and supply chain risks that may impact procurement performance
• Resolve supplier-related pricing and invoice issues where required
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis and sourcing updates as required
• Liaise effectively with suppliers, engineering, maintenance, operations, stores, finance, SHEQ and other stakeholders

Your profile:

• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering, CIPS Level 6 or an equivalent qualification
• 5+ years' experience in procurement, sourcing, category management or supply chain roles within a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, pulp and paper, chemical or related environment
• 3+ years of experience sourcing technical spares, MRO items, engineering services, capital equipment or maintenance-related categories
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, tender management and contract implementation
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, supplier evaluation, commercial risk and contract management
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and effectively engage with engineering and operational stakeholders
• Experience working on ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving capabilities
• Tender and RFQ experience highly advantageous
• Valid South African Driver's License

We offer:

• Location: Richards Bay Mill, 7 Western Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900
• Duration: Permanent

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We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile - for colleagues and customers - our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi's success. Be part of our future.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in.

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