Assistant Purchasing Manager (Lüleburgaz/Kırklareli)

About Us

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, which enables us to offer a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end-use applications. We are a truly global team, with our 24,000 people working across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries, united by our common purpose. Join us at Mondi, where we strive to make a positive impact through responsible business practices and continuous innovation in packaging and paper solutions.

 Role Summary

As Mondi Kalenobel, we're looking for a “Assistant Purchasing Manager” who will be responsible for all import operations of chemical raw materials as well as local purchases. He/She will be directly reporting to Senior Purchasing Manager. The location for this position is the Luleburgaz / Kırklareli factory. Candidates are expected to reside in this region

 Roles & Responsibilities            

• Responsible for all imported raw materials in accordance with the company needs with optimum cost and good quality
•  Review contracts and PO’s with contractors/service providers to ensure best pricing and in compliance with legal requirements and/or government or outside agencies
•  Monitor supplier performance to ensure specifications, quality expectations and delivery dates are met                            
•  Search and source new products and/or suppliers based on facility needs
•  Establish meetings (in conjunction with all affected internal Depts.) with suppliers and/or potential suppliers of product related raw materials or services
•  Search and source new products and/or suppliers based on company needs
•  Effectively participate in multi departmental task teams to improve operations and/or to solve problems

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• SAP Knowledge
•  Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing and customs operations
•  Very good numerical and analytical skills
•  Strong communication, negotiation, programming and organisation skills
•  Minimum 2 years of Supervisory or Management experience with leadership abilities
•  Good command of English, both written and spoken

 At Mondi, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Diversity is our advantage. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the world we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, people identifying as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please get in touch with the colleague mentioned below.

Apply now and send your application to ozlem.gunaydin@mondigroup.com