Procurement Specialist

About the role

Mondi South Africa is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the acquisition of commodities, technical materials, spare parts, equipment and services essential to its operations. The role focuses on delivering cost‑effective, high‑quality solutions while ensuring supply continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Procure goods and services in line with cost, quality, delivery and operational performance targets.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with maintenance, reliability and cost objectives.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and tender processes, including bid evaluation and supplier recommendation.
• Analyse technical specifications, drawings and bills of materials to make fit‑for‑purpose sourcing decisions.
• Evaluate suppliers on quality, technical capability, delivery, commercial competitiveness, SHEQ compliance and risk.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, warranties and service level agreements.
• Monitor commodity trends, market developments and supply‑chain risks.
• Support supplier onboarding, contract implementation and performance reviews.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering or equivalent (CIPS Level 6 preferred).
• 5+ years of procurement or sourcing experience in manufacturing, industrial or related environments.
• 3+ years sourcing technical spares, MRO items, engineering services or capital equipment.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiation and cost‑saving initiatives.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a global, digitally‑enabled environment.
• Exposure to diverse cultures and international career pathways.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits aligned with Mondi’s values.