Project Supply 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.
Job Summary
Within FSM Supplier Management, Equipment & Parts, Industrialisation Team primarily interfaces with the Development & Technology organization to define and achieve its project targets. We are responsible for organizing, managing, and driving technology/development related sourcing, which contributes to the delivery of new equipment’s to our customers at the right quality, time and cost.
What you will do
In this position you will be responsible for execution of the Supplier Management sourcing strategy in the product development projects driven in the Development & Technology organization. This is a cross-functional leadership role which facilitates early supplier technical engagement and collaboration in the development activities. This role brides the engineering community with the supplier management community with the responsibility for project management and accountability for deadlines, results and metrics, sourcing, negotiation, and cost estimation. In addition, you will be part of the governance for development projects at Program level. Reporting to the Industrialisation Manager, you will be expected to lead and drive activities independently.
You will also
Acts as a liaison with engineering in releasing new products.
Lead early supplier technical engagement in cost improvement activities. Support development teams to meet product cost targets though cost estimations and negotiations.
Actively participate in project team meetings and represents the voice of the Supplier Management and Production.
Reduce product risk through proper sourcing strategy execution. Drive use of ‘Preferred’ suppliers. Provide the project team with supply chain risk assessments which include obsolescence, delivery, currency, logistics and other risks.
Project manages the communication and activities between the development team and the supplier management organization. (i.e. supplier selection, supplier negotiations, sourcing strategy development, non-disclosure agreements, supplier issue resolution, etc.) Facilitates the establishment of supply management parameter guidelines with buyers and planners. (i.e. production authorization agreements, lot size, lead time, logistics, packaging, etc.)
Measure and track sourcing strategy execution impact on the product and the business (i.e. product cost reductions achieved, percent of parts awarded to ‘Preferred’ suppliers, risk mitigation, etc.)
Collaborate with the Sourcing organization to provide market information to the NPI team (i.e. supplier technology roadmaps, price and availability trends, benchmarking results, etc.).
Interface and build strong working relationships within the organization.



This position is located in Lund, Sweden, but you will work in a global arena.
We believe you have
Demonstrated ability to manage projects / assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches.
Moderate understanding of sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics and production principles.
Demonstrated excellent analytical skills in a dynamic new product introduction environment and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
Strong project manager comfortable in leading cross functional and multi-cultural teams.
Demonstrated ability to make difficult decisions and drive execution of correct supply chain solutions in the face of opposition.
Well-developed problem solving and project management skills.
Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) to various levels of the organization.
Advanced understanding and use of data management applications (i.e. MS Office)

You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
You are fluent in Swedish and English both spoken and written.
You have a minimum of 3 years new product introduction, industrialization engineering, sourcing, supply chain, project management or engineering services experience. Having SAP experience is highly desired. Project Management (PMP) certification is preferred, and you have knowledge of World Class Manufacturing.
You will need a good level of commercial, relational and negotiation skills. As a person you are a driver with strong communication skills, and you feel confident to cooperate with customers, suppliers, and colleagues at executive level to achieve common goals and maintain effective working relationships. You can convince others to see and believe your points, and you are analytical, methodical, and efficient.
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 2022-10-18
To know more about the position contact Cristiana Sparvieri at +39 3488617067
Questions about your application contact Valentina Harabagiu at +46 46 36 1234
For trade union information contact Unionen Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320 and Sveriges Ingenjörer Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533