Supplier Manager

Tetra Pak; Konak; On-site; TRY 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Supplier Manager to lead sourcing and supplier performance in the EMEA region. This role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders, executing strategic sourcing projects, and driving cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of experience in supplier management, preferably in the food packaging sector, along with strong analytical and negotiation skills. Join a company that values innovation and offers a culture of diversity and inclusion, where you can make a significant impact on food safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Development and training opportunities

Market competitive compensation

Diversity and inclusion culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supplier management in an international context.
• Strong analytical and data management skills to challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Business partnering with senior management and leading regional sourcing.
• Driving and measuring supplier performance while managing contracts.

Skills

Supplier Management

Contracting

Data Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in Business Administration or Economics

Tools

ARIBA

e-Auction

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.

Job Summary

Within the Finance, Supplier Management ＆ Business Transformation organization, Supplier Management is the procurement function responsible for sourcing, contracting and managing the Factory Equipment Services & Materials (FESM) supplier base for Tetra Pak Europe, Central Asia Middle East & Africa as part of a team. Special focus on Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey & Africa.

We are looking for an experienced 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 based in Turkey or Pakistan, and you will work in a regional arena.

What you will do

As Supply Manager you will be responsible for:

• Business partnering with senior management of stakeholders including Factory Directors, Production Managers, QA Managers and other stakeholders.
• Lead regional sourcing for FESM categories in EMEA region through ARIBA and report savings in ARIBA.
• Perform business review meetings with key suppliers on a quarterly basis.
• Perform improvement activities in FESM categories to achieve KPI targets.
• Track savings and other KPI results and prepare forecast on a quarterly basis.
• Drive sourcing and contracting activities as per strategy and policy, identify and implement cost saving initiatives.
• Driving and measuring supplier performance; manage supplier base.
• Taking an active part in the creation and execution of our category strategy.
• Executing strategic sourcing projects, supporting stakeholders in project delivery as well as managing supplier contracts and performance.
• Secure the achievement of KPIs related to quality, cost and delivery of the supply base.
• Develop & maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

We believe you have

• University degree or Higher education preferably in the field of Business Administration or Economics and have a good command in English both written and verbally.
• At least 7 years of experience in supplier management, preferably in FESM category or supply chain management in an international global context as well as advanced data management, contracting and vendor management skills.
• A previous experience in a Supplier Management function in the food packaging industry will be considered a plus.
• 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, relational 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.
• A prior experience in using ARIBA & e-Auction will be considered a plus.

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 27th June, 2023.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Gizem Dogan.

About the company

Tetra Pak is a Swedish-Swiss multinational food packaging and processing company with head offices in Lund, Sweden, and Pully, Switzerland.