Supplier Manager
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Procurement
In short
Tetra Pak is seeking a commercially driven Supplier Manager for their Global Category team in APAC, based in Kunshan, China. This role will shape and execute global category strategies, develop a competitive supplier base, and drive value through negotiation and cost analysis, leveraging AI and digital tools. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in a related field, and strong analytical and influencing skills.
Responsibilities
- Shape and execute global category strategies aligned with company objectives and business priorities.
- Turn market insights, cost drivers, supplier capabilities, and risks into clear actions.
- Optimize the global supplier portfolio, lead sourcing and negotiations, and develop supplier capabilities.
- Drive cost competitiveness and value creation through cost analysis, benchmarking, negotiation, and continuous improvement.
- Build strong supplier relationships and proactively manage performance, capabilities, and risks.
- Leverage data, AI, and digital tools to uncover insights, identify opportunities, and improve decision-making.
- Lead and influence across functions, cultures, and regions, building alignment and driving complex topics through to execution.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Data Analytics or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in category management, strategic procurement, sourcing, or supplier management, ideally in a global industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to develop strategies and translate them into measurable business results.
- Good knowledge of machining, sheet metal, fabrication, welding, or related manufacturing technologies and cost drivers.
- Strong business and commercial acumen, with solid capabilities in negotiation and cost analysis.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear insights and actions.
- Interest in AI and digitalization, ideally with hands-on experience applying AI or digital tools in your work.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and drive alignment across teams, functions, cultures, and regions.
- Strong ownership and execution capability, with a proactive, curious, and results-driven mindset.
- Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally.
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 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
Skills
Category ManagementStrategic ProcurementSourcingSupplier ManagementNegotiationCost AnalysisData AnalysisAIDigitalization
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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…
Company
Tetra PakJob Posted
3 weeks ago
Expires
in 1 month
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Kunshan, China
Qualification
Bachelor
Applicants
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