Senior Procurement Manager

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. Summary: The Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement operations to support business objectives related to cost, quality, service, risk mitigation, and supply assurance. This role manages a team of buyers and procurement professionals while partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Quality, Sales, and Leadership teams to develop and execute procurement strategies across direct and indirect spend categories. The role also carries responsibility for multi-site and regional procurement leadership, ensuring alignment, standardization, and execution of procurement strategies across multiple facilities or business locations. The Senior Procurement Manager will drive supplier performance, optimize working capital, support inventory and operational goals, and ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures. This position has remote flexibility with a preference location near one of our US sites. Your Mission: Leadership & Team Management: Directly manage and develop Buyers and other procurement personnel. Establish team priorities, workload distribution, and procurement objectives. Provide leadership oversight across multiple manufacturing sites or regional operations. Coach and mentor team members to support professional development and succession planning. Ensure procurement strategy alignment, process standardization, and best practice sharing across locations. Partner with site leadership teams to support operational priorities, inventory management, and supply continuity initiatives. Drive accountability, standardization, and continuous improvement across procurement processes. Support performance management activities including goal setting, feedback, and development plans. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company objectives. Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities. Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, and value improvement opportunities. Analyze market trends, supply risks, tariffs, and commodity impacts to support sourcing decisions. Support dual sourcing and supply continuity initiatives to minimize operational risk. Supplier Management: Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance metrics related to quality, delivery, cost, and service. Conduct supplier business reviews and drive corrective actions where needed. Partner with Quality and Operations on supplier claims, nonconformances, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support supplier onboarding, compliance documentation, and risk assessments. Contract & Compliance Management: Negotiate commercial terms, payment terms, and service agreements. Ensure procurement activities comply with internal controls, approval authorities, and purchasing policies. Support vendor master governance and procurement system compliance. Ensure requisition, PO, and contract processes are followed appropriately. Your Profile: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field. 7–10+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience. Experience managing procurement activities across multiple sites or regional operations preferred. Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing strategic suppliers. Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills. Experience working within SAP and procurement platforms such as Ariba preferred. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Effective skills to build relationships and productively interface with all levels of the business. Our Offer: Base salary of $140 - $150K plus variable bonus Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 401k Retirement Savings Plan, fully vested and company match An interesting job within the packaging & paper industry Opportunities for professional growth Get in touch: 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 [email protected] “safe list” or address book. Nearest Major Market: Chicago