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About Mondi
At Mondi, we offer packaging and paper solutions designed to support a circular economy. We've grown from a single paper mill to a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, with our 24,000 employees working across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries.
We combine strong industrial heritage with a continuous drive to innovate and create products that help our customers make more sustainable choices every day.
About the Role
The MRO Buyer in Jackson, MO serves as a critical link in maintaining operational continuity by ensuring the timely procurement and availability of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials, supplies, and services. This role manages thousands of items ranging from production equipment spare parts to facility and janitorial supplies, helping minimize downtime and support efficient plant operations. The position works closely with maintenance, engineering, operations, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver cost-effective procurement solutions while maintaining compliance with Mondi procurement, quality, and safety standards.
Your Mission
• Ensure critical spare parts and MRO inventory are available to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations and minimize production downtime.
• Process purchase requisitions accurately and efficiently, providing research and recommendations to internal stakeholders as needed.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable service for MRO products and maintenance services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, global, and specialized suppliers to ensure responsive support during operational emergencies.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to understand business needs and align procurement activities.
• Request, evaluate, and maintain supplier quotations in accordance with Mondi procurement policies and legal requirements.
• Create, issue, and administer purchase orders and framework agreements from requisition through receipt of goods and services.
• Resolve supplier performance issues, delivery concerns, quality discrepancies, and customer complaints proactively and independently.
• Apply Total Cost of Ownership principles when evaluating sourcing decisions, considering factors such as freight, inventory, maintenance, and supplier performance.
• Maintain SAP purchasing master data, including purchasing information records, condition records, lead times, pricing, freight conditions, and Incoterms.
• Ensure supplier contracts, SAP pricing information, and source lists remain synchronized and compliant with current agreements.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, tax updates, and supplier banking changes.
• Support Mondi's quality, safety, and chemical approval processes, ensuring procurement activities comply with established standards.
• Manage supplier risk by collecting, reviewing, and maintaining Certificates of Insurance (COI) to ensure compliance with company requirements.
Your Profile
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of MRO purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.
• SAP purchasing experience highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Commitment to quality, safety, compliance, and ethical business practices.
Why Join Mondi?
At Mondi, you'll be part of a global team shaping the future of sustainable packaging and paper. We combine innovation, responsibility and collaboration to create solutions that make a positive impact on the world.
We believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every single requirement.
Join us and grow your career in a company where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your contribution helps us create a better tomorrow.
Ready to Make an Impact?
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you're actively exploring your next opportunity or curious about how you could grow with us, we encourage you to start the conversation.
Apply through our careers portal and take the next step in your journey with us. We carefully review every application and will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process.
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We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile - for colleagues and customers - our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi's success. Be part of our future.
Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.
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 still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.
Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address no-reply@mondigroup.com "safe list" or address book.