Procurement Specialist

Mondi Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Learning & Development

Job summary

Mondi Group is seeking a procurement professional to lead sourcing activities at Richards Bay Mill in KwaZulu-Natal. You will manage RFIs, RFQs and tenders, align sourcing with maintenance and reliability objectives, and drive cost savings across multiple categories.

The role requires experience in supplier negotiations, contract management and ERP/SAP usage, with strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills to ensure compliant, cost-effective procurement decisions.

Qualifications

• Procurement professional with experience in manufacturing or process industries.
• Strong supplier evaluation and contract management knowledge.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and engage with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Procurement

Supplier negotiations

Tender management

Contract management

ERP SAP

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Cost savings

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Learning & Development

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.