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At Tetra Pak, we are committed to making food safe and available everywhere, and we protect what is good – by protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. In 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 you can 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 has opened within Base Materials Polymer Technology. We are looking for a Senior Material Specialist who will play a key role in the selection of polymers used in Tetra Pak products, supporting Tetra Pak's ambitions.

Within Supplier Management, we secure the supply of sustainable, safe, and 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 involve some travel. You will be part of Tetra Pak's central Supplier Management organization and report to the Polymer Technology Manager.

What you will do

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

Focus areas:

• Technical supplier management in relation to grade optimization and streamlining. Develop and maintain specifications; understand the impact on the specification portfolio from evolving customer demands, ensure supplier compliance to specifications, and drive supplier quality improvement.
• Support projects with material characterization and selection, linking material characteristics to product performance to find suitable materials.
• Perform concept studies and knowledge-building activities to optimize the base material portfolio through subsystem testing, enabling modeling 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, as well as a good understanding of modeling and simulation. A minimum of 5 years of work experience from the polymer industry, preferably polyethylene or polypropylene, or the 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 handle ambiguity and continuous change well.

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 2026-08-10.

To know more about the position, contact Karin Strömberg at +46 46 36 3391.

For questions about your application, contact Sara Johannesson at [email protected].

For trade union information, contact Unionen/Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320 or Sveriges Ingenjörer/Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are 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.