Category Head: Technical Procurement

Mondi Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in packaging and paper seeks an experienced professional for a strategic sourcing role in KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will develop category strategies, drive supplier negotiations, and ensure effective contract management. A valid South African driver's license and several years in strategic sourcing or operations are required. Competitive health benefits and opportunities for personal growth are offered in a diverse working environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Learning & Development

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in strategic sourcing or category specialist role.
• Experience in procurement in an international environment.
• Valid South African driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors category strategy over 3 to 5 years.
• Drives supplier negotiations and oversees contract implementation.
• Conducts supplier audits and evaluations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Category strategy development

SAP MM module proficiency

Relationship management

Market analysis

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce or Category relevant

CIPS registration and/or qualification

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Your mission:

• 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
• Ensures effective people management

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
• Valid South African drivers license

We offer:

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

Benefits:

Health benefits; 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.