Buyer (Fixed Term Contract) needed at Mondi Group

Your mission

• Purchases services as required by the business
• Management of the SAP Buyers “cockpit” to ensure efficient and effective order placement with suppliers with an average turnaround of less than 2 working days
• Expedites confirmed orders with suppliers to ensure efficient delivery of goods and services to the end users through management of open orders report
• Monthly control report completion relating to: aged purchased orders, deviation notices, information record changes, post month-end processing 
• Attendance of meetings to engage with End Users and staff around purchase orders, procurement policy and areas of concern and governance 
• Ensures that all purchase orders are interrogated to understand cost drivers whilst seeking to gain savings through consolidation of orders, quote renegotiation on influenceable spend and value bundling 
• Identifies opportunities to reduce free text within respective area of control by identifying stock items, opportunities for service blanket orders, fixed monthly orders, or catalogue purchasing. 
• Sources alternate quotations for comparative and benchmarking of goods and service aligned to the Procurement of Goods and Service policy
• Performs a “Gatekeeper” function which entails the scrutinizing of quotations in relation to policy and governance

Your profile

• Good Interpersonal and communication skills 
• Good negotiation skills 
• Accuracy and attention to detail 
• Computer literacy essential – SAP, MRP System, Microsoft Excel, Word 
• Valid Driver’s License 
• Good understanding of procurement processes and code of conduct.