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Mondi Group · 10 hours ago

Procurement Buyer

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Mondi Group is a global leader in packaging and paper, committed to sustainability and innovative solutions. The Procurement Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials necessary for production, focusing on supplier performance, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

EducationIndustrialManufacturingPackaging Services

Responsibilities

Issue purchase orders, manage order confirmations, and ensure timely delivery of materials

Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate pricing, purchase terms, and conditions

Analyze industry and demand trends and support leadership in developing and implementing sourcing strategies

Track key metrics such as cost savings, on-time delivery, and inventory turns

Monitor supplier performance throughout contract life; identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, delivery, and overall value

Build and maintain productive supplier relationships and proactively resolve any issues related to quality, service, or cost

Support supplier audits, onboarding, and contract compliance

Manage and maintain material part numbers, inventory accuracy, and procurement records

Forecast materials, monitor inventory levels, and issue purchase orders to prevent shortages or excess inventory

Audit invoices for accuracy, verify receipts, and ensure compliance with purchase orders

Work closely with Production, Quality, Sales, Finance, and other internal teams to support business needs and ensure packaging meets functional and regulatory requirements

Support Corporate Procurement and local plant teams in alignment with Mondi policies and global procurement guidelines

Identify cost-saving opportunities and make recommendations to leadership

Improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

Perform other duties and special projects assigned by leadership

Qualification

PurchasingProcurementNegotiationSupply ChainERP/WMS systemsAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteProject ManagementCommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

3-5+ years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Planning, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing

Strong understanding of business processes and supply chain fundamentals

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to build effective relationships at all levels

Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment