Supplier Manager

Job Summary

Within Finance & Supplier Management the Supplier Management team is responsible for sourcing contracting and managing the supplier base for Tetra Pak Processing and Packaging Solutions. Our responsibilities include developing purchasing capabilities managing suppliers directly and creating global category strategies. Additionally Supplier Management supports all Processing Solutions & Equipment projects and installations ensuring the seamless delivery of integrated offerings.

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Manager to joinTanks and Vessel Category Team within SuM Equipment Projects and Services segment. This is a pivotal role within the category team requiring a person who works independently collaborates closely with business stakeholders and engages effectively with the Supplier Management community across the global organization. The role includes proactive supplierrelationship management with a strong focus on creating value through continuous improvement and a solid understanding of the business. This involves building strong trustbased partnerships and driving development initiatives that support both operational excellence and longterm strategic goals.

The position is temporary and serves as a maternityleave replacement. It can be based in multiple location in Europe and the role operates in a global environment.

What you will do

As a Supplier Manager you will work closely with our business stakeholders various supplier management functions and suppliers. You will be asked to:

• Manage the supplier base by applying all Supplier Management processes ensuring full compliance with Tetra Pak standards and procedures.
• Secure supply continuity and drive performance in quality delivery and cost across the entire category.
• Lead continuousimprovement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency effectiveness and overall value creation.
• Take endtoend responsibility for supplier management activities and ensure early involvement with key business stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted and valueadding business partner across functions and geographies.
• Conduct industry and supplymarket analyses including supplierbase assessments to identify trends risks and opportunities.
• Lead and execute sourcing and contracting activities in line with category strategy global processes and procurement policy.

We believe you have

• A university degree in Engineering or Economics with at least 3 years of experience in supplier management or supply chain management within an international global context.
• Previous experience in a Supplier Management function within the food packaging industry.
• Demonstrated ability to apply strong negotiation skills and innovative approaches to supplier base development.
• A solid level of commercial relational and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills communication skills and change management skills.
• Ability to break silos and work effectively as a team player driving change through informal leadership.
• Excellent proficiency in English.
• Exceptional organizational skills ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and a strong drive to improve team efficiency and productivity.

As a person you are:

• Results-oriented self-driven and equipped with strong communication skills.
• Naturally skilled at building and maintaining successful relationships with stakeholders.
• Able to persuade others to see and adopt your perspective through analytical methodical and efficient approaches.
• Resilient and adaptable in dynamic environments.