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.

Job Summary

Supplier Management leads and manages the sourcing, contracting and supplier base management within Tetra Pak. Our mission is to deliver value, contributing to sustainable business performance through a capable, dynamic and productive Supplier Management team.

Supplier Management is responsible for developing and driving the Tetra Pak global procurement strategy. As an integrated part of that, we are also responsible for defining and managing our Category strategies and our Supplier base.

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Manager / Category Leader who will have a high level of responsibility in Supplier Management Corporate & Professional Services and work in close collaboration with our business stakeholders, our different supplier management functions and our suppliers to ensure the execution of our procurement category strategy. The global Corporate & Professional Services team is today managing category families such as HR Services, Marketing & Communications Services, Professional Services and Travel Services. This position will have an initial focus on Professional Services, specifically on Development & Technology Consulting, Technical Documentation and collaboration with innovative start-up companies and the world of Academia.

This position is preferably based in Lund (SE) or Modena (IT) but for the right candidate, other locations in Europe may also be considered. The job will require some travelling.

What you will do

As a Supplier Manager you will be responsible to develop and drive a number of global supply categories and interact directly with our main suppliers within those categories.

You will drive spend and market analysis, manage and execute strategic sourcing projects, support stakeholders in project delivery as well as manage strategically important and preferred supplier partnerships, contracts and performance, all to support our journey towards a world class procurement organization.

In this role, you will also be responsible for driving supplier selection and development in accordance with commodity strategy, risk management, global process and quality requirements. Furthermore, you will manage supplier related activities in alignment with business strategies to secure the achievement of KPI’s related to quality, cost and delivery.

You will focus on:

• Define, implement and manage category strategy for Development & Technology Consulting services
• Consider sustainability, compliance and risk management as an integral part of the category strategies
• Secure supply and secure performance in term of quality, delivery and cost
• Lead and manage sourcing and contracting activities as per strategy and policy via our e-procurement solution, identify and implement cost saving initiatives
• Develop and maintain relationships and implement a business partnering approach towards key stakeholders
• Have an end-to-end Supplier Management process understanding and secure early involvement with business stakeholders
• Define and manage performance improvements focusing on strategic needs
• Manage relationships and collaborations with strategically important suppliers
• Work collaboratively as a category lead with regional and local teams through regular network meetings to share, gather information and develop effective and efficient best practices
• Develop and deploy expertise within the categories to maximize the potential of the supplier market, to ensure that savings efficiencies are achieved and to be a value-adding and trusted business partner

We believe you have

• We believe you have a university degree in Economics, Engineering or Business administration and at least 5 years’ working experience in supplier management, supplier quality management or procurement in an international and global context
• A good understanding of and experience in Technical Consulting Services, Technical documentation, Contingent Workforce management and/or Temporary Labour services will be meriting.
• You have great knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge and experience of SAP BO, SAP Ariba and PowerBI and previous experience in procurement of Indirect Services will be considered a plus
• A very good command of English, both written and oral is required
• You are an open-minded person with a strong drive for and focus on results. A drive and focus you are able to maintain on your own and during busy as well as less busy periods
• You communicate efficiently and proactively and communication at all levels with different stakeholders is natural for you
• You are comfortable challenging the current state and you have the ability to get others to see and believe your points
• It is important that you are analytical, methodical and efficient
• You can remain calm and focused during peaks and you are comfortable in a constantly changing and developing environment

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 2024-10-09

To know more about the position contact hiring manager Philip Gejde at +46 46 36 1989

Questions about your application contact Elizabeth Ayivor +27106017563

Contact Akademikerklubben Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533 and Unionen Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320