Supplier Manager

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.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to  make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Tetra Pak Processing Systems AB sells and delivers customised food lines and plants within the food industry to customers worldwide. We supply our solutions through a worldwide network of market companies. Supplier Management is responsible for the Tetra Pak supplier base globally and leads and manage the sourcing, contracting and supplier base management activities.

We are now looking for a Supplier Manager in the Lund site team that will have a high level of responsibility for suppliers for Liquid food solutions and our Key components. The supplier base in scope delivers mainly in the area of casting and machining.

This is a permanent position, based in Lund, Sweden but there is a high need to cooperate with colleagues in the global arena.

In the role as Supplier Manager you will work in close collaboration with our business stakeholders, to manage and execute strategic sourcing projects, spend & market analysis and manage our supplier base. You will be responsible for a number of suppliers, mainly within the machining & sheet metal area. On top of this supplier responsibility, you will also have an extended role internally to represent supplier management in various forums on different strategic levels.

More specific you will focus on:
-    Secure supply activities and mitigating risks in the supply chain
-    Secure performance in terms of delivery, quality and cost
-    Lead and mange sourcing and contracting activities
-    Develop and maintain relationships externally and internally and act as a business partner towards stakeholders
-    Have and end-to-end Supplier management process understanding and secure early involvement with stakeholders
-    Support and actively participate in development projects
-    Represent Supplier management in different internal forums and navigate the internal, sometimes political, landscape
-    Professionally present and argue around the supplier management role and responsibilities
-    Be the prolonged arm of the site manager

We will focus on finding the right personality to fit in the team, in the stakeholder landscape and having the right level of strategic mindset for the tasks described above.
 

• A university degree within Economics or Engineering.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in strategic procurement or equivalent strategic position
• Excellent proven skills in strategic stakeholder management
• Very high presentation competence, both verbally and digitally
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to break silos and work effectively as a team player, driving change through informal leadership
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Have personality that is collaborative and smooth, but still can deliver the needs and demands from supplier management
• Strong IT skills, experience in SAP, Excel and Ariba will be an extra advantage
• Fluent in Swedish & English, both written and spoken (main scope is smaller Swedish suppliers)

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 . 

This job posting expires on December 18th. 

If you have questions regarding the position please contact Camilla Strömbeck at +46 46 36 5246

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Sara Johannesson at sara.johannesson@tetrapak.com

For trade union information please contact Unionen/Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320 or Sveriges Ingenjörer/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.

Du vill göra skillnad. Det vill vi också. Varje dag arbetar vi för att förbättra tillgången till säkra livsmedel för människor över hela världen – och samtidigt skydda planeten. Oavsett om du precis har inlett karriären eller är redo för nästa steg – kom till oss. Tillsammans kan vi bli en del av lösningen.