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Supplier Manager

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement

In short

Tetra Pak is seeking a Supplier Manager based in Kunshan, China, to lead global category strategies for Raw Material, Pipes & Fittings. This role involves managing supplier performance, negotiations, and ensuring quality, cost, and delivery KPIs are met. Requires 6-8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement global procurement category strategies.
  • Conduct industry and supply market analysis, and supplier base assessment.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders in cross-functional teams.
  • Coordinate crisis management activities to ensure business continuity.
  • Engage in high-level stakeholder management and build strong relationships.
  • Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
  • Manage supplier performance, negotiations, and commercial agreements.
  • Manage supplier base applying all Supplier Management processes.
  • Implement sustainable procurement practices.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency.

Requirements

  • At least 6-8 years of experience in procurement and supplier management or supply chain management in an international global context.
  • University degree within Engineering or Economics.
  • Good command in English, both written and verbal.
  • Experience about stainless steel, machining, pipes and welding, fittings for food & beverage applications is valuable.

Desired Qualifications

  • Good level of commercial, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
  • Results oriented, self-driven, with strong communication skills and change management skills.
  • Ability to break silos and work effectively as a team player, driving change through informal leadership.
  • Analytical, methodical and efficient.
  • Ability to maintain drive and focus during peaks.

Benefits

  • 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 industry experts drive visible results.
  • An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements.

Skills

ProcurementSupplier ManagementSupply Chain ManagementNegotiationStakeholder ManagementStainless SteelMachiningPipesWeldingFittings
#Supplier Management#Procurement#Supply Chain#Category Management#Negotiation#Strategy#Global
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About Tetra Pak

We’re here to make food safe and available. It’s why we provide advanced food production systems, from product creation and recipe testing to processing, filling, packaging, logistics, services and beyond. We support almost every food and beverage category with tailored solutions for category-specific needs. In collaboration with our customers and suppliers, driven by more than 24,000 dedicated employees worldwide, we protect food sustainably every day for hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Because we’re here to fulfil a purpose: We commit to making food safe and…

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Company

Tetra Pak

Job Posted

4 days ago

Expires

in 1 month

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Kunshan, China

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral, No Formal Education

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