Senior Material Specialist

Tetra Pak; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Lund invites a Senior Material Specialist to join the Base Materials Polymer Technology team. You will influence polymer material choices used in our products, work within Supplier Management to secure sustainable, high-quality base materials, and support material innovation for future packaging solutions.

The role requires a university degree and at least 5 years in polymer industry (polyethylene/propylene or packaging materials), plus strong modelling and English communication

Qualifications

• A relevant university degree.
• Expert knowledge in polymer chemistry, physics and/or mechanics with modelling experience.
• Minimum 5 years in polymer industry, preferably polyethylene/propylene or packaging materials.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a central materials team handling polymers used in Tetra Pak factories worldwide.
• Manage materials towards suppliers and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across borders.
• Conduct problem solving and supplier visits as part of the role.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Polymer physics

Polymer mechanics

Modelling & simulation

English communication

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Job description

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.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

Do you want to bring your material skills to the next level?

An exciting opportunity opens within Base Materials Polymer Technology. We are looking for a Senior Material Specialist, that will have a key role in the choice of polymers used in Tetra Pak products, to support Tetra Pak ambitions.

Within Supplier Management, we secure supply of sustainable, safe, price-competitive base materials at the required quality level for our factories and customers. We also support and contribute to base material innovation, addressing sustainability challenges.

The position is permanent, based in Lund and will include some travelling. You will be part of the Tetra Pak central Supplier Management organization and report to the Polymer Technology manager.

What you will do

You will be a part of a central competence team for materials, working on polymer grades used in Tetra Pak factories all over the world. In your role you will be responsible for several materials towards suppliers and collaborate with internal (development organisation and converting factories) as well as external stakeholders (e.g. suppliers) across different functional and international borders. Problem solving and supplier visits are a part of the role.

Focus areas:

• Technical supplier management in relation to grade optimisation and streamlining. Develop and maintain specifications; understand impact on specification portfolio from evolving customer demands, ensure supplier compliance to specifications, and push for supplier quality improvement
• Support projects with material characterisation and choices, link material characteristics to product performance to find suitable materials
• Perform concept studies and knowledge building activities to optimise base material portfolio through subsystem testing, enabling modelling and supporting projects.

We believe you have

Your educational background is a relevant university degree. You have expert knowledge in polymer chemistry, physics and/or mechanics areas as well as good understanding of modelling and simulation. Minimum 5 years of work experience from polymer industry, preferably polyethene or polypropene, or food packaging material industry is expected.

You are analytical, structured, a good communicator and have excellent spoken and written English skills. You are an open person who actively shares knowledge with others while enjoying data analysis. You deal with ambiguity as well as continuous change in a good way.

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

This job posting expires on 2026-08-10.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.