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**:
We are looking for an experienced Supply 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.
Position will be based in **Serbia: Gornji Milanovac or Belgrade **and will work in a regional arena.

**What you will do**:
As **Supply Manager** you will be responsible for:

- Business partnering with stakeholders.
- Lead regional souring for road freight in EMEA region through COUPA and report savings in ARIBA
- Perform business review meetings with key logistics suppliers on quarterly basis
- Perform improvement activities in logistics categories to achieve KPI targets
- Track savings and other KPI results and prepare forecast on 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**:
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 in Logistics 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 COUPA & 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

This job posting expires on** 9th October**.
- 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._