At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.

Job Summary

Do you want to bring your material skills to the next level?

An exciting opportunity opens within Base Materials Paperboard Technology. We are looking for a Senior Technical Supplier Manager, that will have a key role in developing the Paperboard Specification Portfolio and suppliers’ related capabilities, to support Tetra Pak’s ambitions.

At Base Materials, we secure supply of sustainable, safe, price-competitive base materials at the required quality level for our factories and customers. We also support and contribute to base material innovation, addressing sustainability challenges.

The position is permanent, based in Lund and will include some travelling. You will be reporting to the Paperboard Technology manager, Supplier Management

What you will do

You will be a part of the Tetra Pak central Supplier Management organization, responsible for the paperboard technical supplier management and specification management. As specification owner you will drive specification portfolio improvements, quality investigations as well as supporting projects setting requirements in our technical governance. You will also collaborate with our converting factories, suppliers as well as other key internal and external stakeholders across different functional and international borders.

Focus areas:

• Supplier Interactions: Initiate quality investigations and other activities jointly with suppliers, while ensuring good communication and collaboration.
• Specification Management: Own and develop paperboard specification portfolio. Initiate test method development, quality data analysis and improvements in related systems and processes.
• Project Management: Support project organisation in qualification of new or modified paperboard grades as well as being a member of our

We believe you have

• You have a relevant university degree at a master’s level.
• You also have knowledge about the paperboard, and/or fibre-based packaging material industry including minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• You have excellent spoken as well as written English skills.

As a person you are analytical, structured, a good communicator. You are good at data analysis and statistical evaluations. You have proven leadership skills with a preference to collaborate, and ability to manage relationships in a diplomatic and successful manner. We also believe you can deal with ambiguity as well as continuous change.

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.

This job posting expires on 2024-04-03

To know more about the position contact Catarina Wamsler at +46 46 36 5070

Questions about your application contact Sara Johannesson at +46 46 36 2964

For trade union information contact Unionen/Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320 or

Akademikerklubben/Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.