Commodity Manager - Spare and Wear Parts at Mondi Group

Job Purpose:

• Reporting to the Head of Technical Procurement, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for all spare and wear parts purchases to optimize total cost of ownership, minimize risk and ensure sustainability across Mondi South Africa.

Qualification and Expertise:

• ESSENTIAL:  Degree in Supply Chain, Commerce or Category relevant.
• DESIRABLE:  CIPS registration and / or qualification would be an added advantage
• Valid Drivers License

Job Experience:

• 3 - 5 years in sourcing / operations / commercial / category Management role within manufacturing environment
• Procurement in international environment and exposure to the procurement of spare and wear parts preferable

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop sourcing strategies and roadmaps for the procurement of spare and wear parts(SWP)
• Management of daily SWP procurement requirements of the mill including orders, pricing, expediting, supplier payment and account queries
• Ensure alignment with the Group Procurement team
• Scope and source at a global level
• Plans and executes RFQ and tenders as and when the need arises
• Develop negotiation strategies and participate in negotiations to ensure the lowest Total Cost of Ownership for Mondi.
• Drives cost saving initiatives
• Draft and finalize contracts within the management guidelines. Assist to ensure compliance with agreed SLAs
• Conduct supplier relationship management including supplier audits and evaluations as required from time to time
• Perform regular market analysis and benchmarking
• Focus on buying channel digitalisation and automation
• Monitor risks and ensure that the strategy and roadmaps are adjusted to account for any changes.
• Build strong relationship with SWP team

Job Competencies/ Attributes/Skills– Essential:

• Self-management and self-motivation with high integrity
• Good verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
• Adopts a Continuous Improvement approach in their work
• Able to work independently under pressure
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Sound financial skills.
• Basic legal and excellent contractual skills
• Ability to work to deadlines in a high pressure environment, and make high value decisions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Strong administration skills including planning and organising, project management and budget management.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).

Closing Date

26 APRIL 2023