Senior Material Specialist

Byggvärlden; Town of Sweden (NY); On-site; USD 66,885 - 92,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Global collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Flexible working

Job summary

Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging, is seeking a Senior Material Specialist to steer polymer choices for products and support base material strategies.

You will join a central Supplier Management team, collaborating with internal development and factories, and coordinating with suppliers worldwide on material specification, testing, and portfolio optimization.

Qualifications

• Requires expert knowledge in polymer chemistry, physics and/or mechanics.
• Strong modelling and simulation capabilities are required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the polymer industry, ideally in plastic packaging materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead polymer grade decisions and specification development for base materials.
• Support material characterisation and link material properties to product performance.
• Collaborate with internal development, converting factories and external suppliers across regions.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Physics

Mechanics

Modelling & simulation

English proficiency

Education

University degree (related 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

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.