Mondi Group · 21 hours ago
MRO Buyer, Purchasing
Jackson, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMondi Group is a global leader in packaging and paper, and they are seeking an MRO Buyer to manage a wide range of items essential for plant operations. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, and ensuring operational needs are met through effective collaboration with various departments.
EducationIndustrialManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Manages thousands of items from machine parts to janitorial supplies and services to keep the plant operational
Minimize production downtime by ensuring that critical spare parts for production machinery are always in stock to prevent costly work stoppages
Processes requisitions frequently & timely; many will require the buyer’s research & feedback to multiple requestors
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Identify reliable suppliers and negotiate favorable contracts for competitive pricing on non-stock & stock items, as well as maintenance services
Supplier Relationship Management: Building partnerships with global, local & specialized suppliers to ensure priority delivery during emergency breakdowns
Operational Collaboration: Works closely with maintenance supervisors, engineers, and department contacts to determine operational needs. Frequent and excellent communication skills required
Requests and reviews written quotations for critical legal attributes per Mondi Procurement policies
Leadership and action approach to resolve discrepancies and customer complaints timely
Applies Total Cost of Ownership analysis to evaluate quotes, factoring PM, logistics and other costs
SAP Master Data Maintenance: Responsible for end-to-end maintenance of SAP Purchasing Info Records and Conditions Records for all assigned MRO suppliers
Contractual Compliance: Validates and Synchronizes SAP price lists, source lists against current supplier contracts and price adjustments. Executes Mass Maintenance as required to reflect price changes across many MRO items
Financial Accuracy: Frequently collaborates with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice pricing discrepancies, tax and banking changes to owned suppliers by proactively auditing and correcting outdated SAP price conditions, minimizing ‘blocked’ invoices and payment delays
Process-focused. Enforce Mondi’s chemical approval protocols by verifying chemical approval before Procurement
Manages supplier risk by collecting & auditing Certificates of Insurance (COI) to ensure full compliance with company standards. Insurance (COI) for all managed MRO suppliers and service providers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree preferred in a purchasing or business administration field
Two (2) to Three (3) years of MRO purchasing experience in a commercial environment
Experience in negotiations and conducting meetings
SAP Knowledge highly desired
Working knowledge and experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Superior organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment with people at all organizational levels
Able to prioritize and manage workflow while ensuring compliance with policy and directives
As a representative to suppliers, customers and community, professional attire, conduct and a strong sense of exemplary business ethics are required
Benefits
Company health and benefits package
401K retirement savings plan with company match
Company paid holidays and paid time off
Company
Mondi Group
Mondi is an international packaging and paper Group employing services firm.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-07-31Post Ipo Equity
2007-07-02IPO
2005-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Mike Powell
Group Chief Financial Officer
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