Procurement Buyer

Your Mission Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials, components, machinery required for production, and any other purchases occurring in the plant. Material must be delivered on time, within budget and meet quality standards. Summary Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials, components, machinery required for production, and any other purchases occurring in the plant. Material must be delivered on time, within budget and meet quality standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem from time to time. Purchasing & Procurement: Review MRP data and production schedules to place Purchase Orders (POs) for raw materials, chemicals, or components. Prepares, issues, and administers purchase orders and recurring purchase agreements. Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to secure best-value agreements. Vendor Management: Evaluate suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost; conduct site visits and performance reviews. Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts while avoiding excess inventory, ensuring lean operations. Expediting: Monitor open orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to speed up deliveries when necessary. Issue Resolution: Resolve discrepancies regarding invoicing, damaged goods, or incorrect shipping with suppliers and internal quality teams. System Maintenance: Update ERP systems with accurate purchasing data, including lead times, part numbers, and pricing. New Product Development: work closely with AE to support new product developments. General: Further development and optimization of procurement processes. Serve as a backup for Scheduler Planner. Engage in continuous training and development. 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. Work performed in a typical office environment with some time spent in manufacturing areas. Embrace the Mondi Culture and pursue success through the Mondi Way. Perform other duties as assigned, including training new hires, assisting in shipping as needed, emptying garbage, sweeping floors daily before each shift, and any other tasks within the scope of the business. Supervisory Responsibilities N/A Your Profile High school diploma or GED required. Technical school, trade certification, or related experience (commensurate experience). 3+ years of MRO purchasing experience in a commercial or manufacturing environment. Experience in Inventory control. Experience in negotiations and conducting meetings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). SAP knowledge and experience are highly preferred. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. EEO Statement Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mondi plc