Supplier Manager

Supplier Manager

Within 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. 
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.
We are now looking for a Supplier Manager who will 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.
You will be responsible for a number of suppliers, taking an active part in the development and execution of our regional category strategy of Tanks and Vessels.
This position is permanent and located in Vernon Hills, but your scope will entail frequent interactions with global and local stakeholders. 
You will travel around 20% of your time.
Tetra Pak is not considering applicants (Internal or External) who require International relocation to the United States.  

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.

As Supplier Manager, you will: 

• Take an active part in the creation and execution of the category strategy.
• Execute strategic sourcing projects, support stakeholders in project delivery as well as manage supplier contracts.
• Drive and measure supplier performance and supplier relationship management.
• Drive performance improvements focusing on quality, cost and lead time.
• Secure the achievement of KPIs related to quality, cost, and delivery. 
• Develop and maintain relationships externally and internally and act as a business partner to stakeholders.

We believe you have

• A Bachelor’s Degree focused on Economics or Engineering
• At least 3 years of experience in supplier management or supply chain management in an international and global context. 
• Good analytical and data management skills to be able to challenge the status quo based on data and key insights.
• A good level of commercial, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• As a person you are results oriented, energetic, self-driven and have strong communication skills and the ability to deal with ambiguity and continuous change.
• You are a team player, co-operative and open-minded.
• The ability to build and maintain successful relationships with stakeholders.
• Very good command in English, both written and verbal.