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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