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

Within the Finance & Supplier Management, Supplier Management is the purchasing function responsible for sourcing, contracting and managing the supplier base for Tetra Pak Processing and Packaging Solutions. We are also responsible for purchasing capability growth, direct supplier management, and development of Global Purchasing Category Strategies. Supplier Management also supports all Processing Solutions & Equipment projects and installations, securing the seamless delivery of integrated offerings. The Supplier Management team ensures that we have a high performing supplier base and clear category strategies covering all Tetra Pak businesses, Packaging, Processing and Services.

We are now looking for a Supplier Manager who will be responsible for a number of suppliers, taking an active part in the development and execution of our global category strategy of Third-Party Equipment.

The position is permanent and can be located in Lund (Sweden), Modena (Italy), Shanghai (China) or Monte Mor (Brazil). You scope will have a global reach with frequent interactions with global & local stakeholders. You will travel around 20% of your time.

What you will do

In the role as Supplier Manager you will work in close collaboration with our business stakeholders, our different supplier management functions and our suppliers.

You will focus on:

• Align target and priorities with Business and key functions to support Tetra Pak business growth & profitability.
• Execute strategic sourcing projects, support stakeholders in project delivery as well as manage supplier contracts and performance.
• Manage supplier base by applying all Supplier management processes to secure compliance with Tetra Pak procedures.
• Within your responsibilities, you will secure the achievement of KPIs related to quality, cost and delivery of the supply base.

We believe you have

• A university degree within Engineering or Economics
• At least 5 years of experience in supplier management or procurement in an international global context, and you can demonstrate that you can apply innovative and effective approaches to the supply base development with the ability to build a long-term strategic roadmap, that may take you outside your comfort zone.
• Strong negotiation skills and you have proven track records of Supplier management activities in sourcing, contracting, negotiations and strategy executions.
• A previous experience in a Supplier Management function in the food packaging and/or food processing industry will be considered a plus.
• The position demands a very good level of commercial, relational and negotiation skills.
• You have a very good command in English, both written and verbal.

As a person you are results oriented, self-driven and have strong communication skills. To build and maintain successful relations with stakeholders at all levels comes natural to you. You are a team player with a cooperative and open-minded approach and you can get others to see and buy in your points, through analytical, methodical and efficient approaches. You are a pragmatic person who can deal with have ambiguity and continuous change. You can handle stress and periods of peak work.

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 2024-04-11.

To know more about the position contact Mauro Cea at +46 46 36 2767

Questions about your application contact Martin Fosser at +46 46 36 4674

For trade union information contact Sveriges Ingenjörer Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533 and Unionen Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320

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.