Category Head: Technical Procurement

Mondi plc; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in packaging and paper is seeking a candidate for a strategic sourcing role in Durban. The position involves developing and implementing category strategies, driving supplier negotiations, and managing supplier relationships. A degree in Supply Chain or Commerce along with 5-10 years of relevant experience is essential. The company promotes diversity and offers learning and development opportunities to its employees.

Benefits

Learning & Development

Diverse workplace culture

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in strategic sourcing, operations, or category specialist role.
• Experience in international procurement preferred.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a category strategy and monitor implementation.
• Ensure alignment with the Group Procurement team.
• Drive supplier negotiations and contract compliance.
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluations.
• Perform regular market analysis and benchmarking.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Market analysis

Negotiation

SAP MM module

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, or relevant field

CIPS registration/qualification

Job description

• Develops a category strategy (3 to 5 years), develops road maps to implement the strategy and monitors against this
• Ensures category alignment with the Group Procurement team
• Scopes and sources at a global level
• Drives supplier negotiations and facilitates contract implementation. Manages against these contracts to ensure Service Level Agreement compliance
• Conducts supplier relationship management including supplier audits and evaluations
• Performs regular market analysis and benchmarking
• Focuses on buying channel digitalisation and automation
• Monitors risks and ensures that the strategy and road maps are adjusted to account for any changes
• Minimises Total Cost of Ownership
• Drives value creation and innovative thinking
• Builds strong relationships with Operations and maintains a good understanding of Operations

Your profile:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce or Category relevant.
• CIPS registration and / or qualification would be an advantage
• 5-10 years in strategic sourcing / operations / commercial / category specialist role
• Procurement in international environment and leadership experience preferable
• Proficiency in MS Office suites will be essential
• Competent in the use of SAP MM module is preferred

We offer:

• Location: Merebank Mill, Travancore Drive, Merebank, 4052 and Richards Bay Mill, 7 Western Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900
• Duration: Permanent
• Learning & Development

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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. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi.

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Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. The above advert has minimum requirements listed; however, Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.