Packaging Buyer

Mondi AG•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing products that are sustainable by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and intrinsic to the way we do business, enabling us to offer a broad range of innovative packaging and paper solutions for consumer and industrial applications. With 24,000 employees across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries, we are united by a common purpose: delivering innovative, responsible, and high-performing solutions. Join us and help shape the future of sustainable packaging. The Packaging Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring direct and indirect materials necessary to support production and operations —including paper, film, ink & glue, pallets, corrugated, maintenance supplies, and other indirect materials. This role focuses on supplier performance, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring full alignment with Mondi’s quality, sustainability, and compliance standards.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Planning, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing.
Strong understanding of business processes and supply chain fundamentals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to build effective relationships at all levels.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred (Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field).
Project management experience is a plus.
Experience with ERP/WMS systems (SAP or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

Issue purchase orders, manage order confirmations, and ensure timely delivery of materials.
Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate pricing, purchase terms, and conditions.
Analyze industry and demand trends and support leadership in developing and implementing sourcing strategies.
Track key metrics such as cost savings, on-time delivery, and inventory turns.
Monitor supplier performance throughout contract life; identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, delivery, and overall value.
Build and maintain productive supplier relationships and proactively resolve any issues related to quality, service, or cost.
Support supplier audits, onboarding, and contract compliance
Manage and maintain material part numbers, inventory accuracy, and procurement records.
Forecast materials, monitor inventory levels, and issue purchase orders to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
Audit invoices for accuracy, verify receipts, and ensure compliance with purchase orders.
Work closely with Production, Quality, Sales, Finance, and other internal teams to support business needs and ensure packaging meets functional and regulatory requirements.
Support Corporate Procurement and local plant teams in alignment with Mondi policies and global procurement guidelines.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and make recommendations to leadership.
Improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Perform other duties and special projects assigned by leadership.