Supplier Manager

_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**:
Use your advanced negotiation and Supplier Management skills to drive value to the Food & Beverage systems we deliver to our customers.
Tetra Pak Processing & Equipment sells and delivers various food processing plants to customers worldwide. The Supplier Manager (SM) within Tetra Pak Processing & Equipment is responsible for the supplier base for processing solutions globally. We are now looking for an experienced Commercial Supply Manager to strengthen our team. In this role, you will work closely with our suppliers and internal stakeholders, locally in Mexico and globally across all of Tetra Pak Processing & Equipment. You will be responsible for a number of suppliers, projects and take active part in Global Purchasing Categories. You will represent Supplier Management in cross functional projects and activities where supplier management is needed. We supply our solutions through a worldwide network of market companies.
The position is based in Cuautitlan Izcalli, Estado de Mexico and will support the local factory and the Global Supplier Management organization.
You will be travelling up to 25% of your time.
Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.

**What you will do**:
As Supplier Manager, you will:

- Take responsibility for sourcing activities, delivering components for projects that we deliver to our customers.
- Execute the supplier strategy in line with our standard policies and procedures.
- Drive Supplier assessment, validation, and selection
- Lead and manage the contracting and negotiation activities with suppliers’ value
- Manage the overall relationship of the Supplier Base and leverage these relationships to deliver
- Take responsibility for the ongoing analysis of cost/spend

**We believe you have**:

- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics or Business Management
- Minimum 5 years of experience of solid supplier management background with strong commercial skills of working internally as well as externally
- English and Spanish proficiency (written and spoken) is a must
- Experience from category-based purchasing, SAP or equipment manufacturing for food industries
- Experience in Project Management is a plus
- An open mind to change and motivation to build and implement new ways of working
- Ability to build trust and collaboration, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong communication and social skills
- Ability to work independently and a strong drive to reach the objectives within your areas of responsibility

**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** January 2nd, 2025.**
- 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._