Procurement Specialist

Your mission:

• Purchases of commodities, materials, and other services as required by the business.
• Purchases goods, materials, and services in line with the specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Communicates any supply problems, which may affect the business, while problem solving where possible.
• Ensures compliance to the company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures -which includes but is not limited to -obtaining quotes, price checks and price negotiations, raising purchase orders, expediting deliveries and sourcing alternative suppliers. 
• Implements and maintains support services programs and initiatives in the procurement of goods, materials and services.
• Takes a practical role in the optimization of systems and resources in the procurement process.
• Monitors process conditions, systems conditions and trends to improve productivity and efficiency relating to procurement.
• Liaises with relevant stakeholders such as suppliers, management and other departments.
• Resolves price and invoice issues with Suppliers when required.
• Prepares reports and updates as and when required.
• Optimises cost saving initiatives in procurement.
• Analytical skills

Your profile:

• Tertiary qualification in Procurement (Degree or CIPS L6), or similar equivalent qualification
• Minimum NQF level 6
• 5+ Years’ experience in a procurement, commercial and supply chain or related field that involves negotiation and dealing with suppliers and customers within a manufacturing industry. Procurement experience will be preferred.
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.  SAP experience will be highly advantageous.
• Tender & RFQ prior exposure 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 22,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

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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.

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