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