Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

We've built a new material — now we're building the function that will supply it PaperShell develops and manufactures a biobased material that replaces aluminium, plastics and glass fibre composites. We're entering a significant industrial scale-up with our Flagship Factory — and, after that, replication of the factory concept. That means procuring production equipment, automation, construction works and utilities at serious scale, while building the supply flows that need to hold up as volumes grow. We're looking for our first Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to make that happen. About the role You'll be PaperShell's central capability within procurement, commercial supplier management and supply chain. Initially the role is operational and hands-on, with significant ownership of strategic sourcing and supplier relationships. Over time it develops into broader responsibility for our entire supply chain — and you'll build the organisation required within Procurement, Logistics and Distribution. The team will grow as the Flagship Factory approaches operation. You'll report to the Site Manager and sit organisationally within the factory, working cross-functionally with Scaling, Development and Finance. What you'll do Strategic procurement - Lead commercial procurement of production equipment, automation, utilities and other major investments - Lead or support procurement of construction works, installations, engineering and technical services - Develop sourcing strategies for critical equipment packages and strategic suppliers - Support investment decisions with commercial comparisons, cost analysis and risk assessment - Ensure contracts address cost, delivery, performance, warranties, liability and commercial risk in a balanced way - Ensure regulatory compliance in equipment procurement, including CE marking and applicable machinery regulations Suppliers and contracts - Take commercial ownership of supplier relationships once the technical direction is defined - Build long-term relationships with strategic suppliers, and commercial models that support both the Flagship Factory and future factories - Develop structures for supplier qualification, risk-based due diligence and performance management - Integrate sustainability and ESG criteria into supplier evaluation and commercial decisions - Track supplier commercial performance — quality, delivery capability, cost, capacity, risk, deviations and claims Operational procurement and supply chain - Support the organisation in purchasing raw materials, components, consumables and services - Drive cost reduction, supplier consolidation and security of supply - Develop our long-term supply chain strategy and operating model - Develop sourcing strategies for critical raw materials, and support make-or-buy and vertical integration decisions - Build processes for material supply, inbound logistics, warehousing and distribution as volumes grow One clear boundary: the technical function owns requirements and technical solution. You own the sourcing process, commercial evaluation, negotiation and contracts. We think you have - Several years' experience in strategic procurement, industrial sourcing or supply chain within manufacturing or another relevant industrial setting - Proven experience of commercial negotiations and supplier agreements - Experience of CAPEX and machinery procurement, including international machinery, technology or industrial suppliers - Strong commercial and financial understanding - Fluent Swedish and English, written and spoken Nice to have: construction, installation or project procurement (strongly preferred); experience developing procurement processes, supplier governance or a supply chain organisation; an academic background in industrial engineering and management or engineering; familiarity with procurement systems/ERP and contract management tools. You don't need to be a technical specialist — but you do need to understand technical questions well enough to translate them into commercial structures. Who you are Commercially minded and a strong negotiator. Structured and analytical, but pragmatic enough to get things done. Technically curious. Confident making your own decisions, good at building relationships while staying clear on commercial terms. You thrive in a fast-growing organisation and move easily between strategy and execution. The role calls for sound decisions before all the information is in — and for creating structure without losing pace. Practical details - Employment: Permanent, full-time - Location: Tibro, Sweden - Start date: 1 November 2026, or by agreement - Travel: Domestic and international, mainly for supplier dialogues, sourcing processes and strategic partnerships - Salary and benefits: By agreement