Global IT Category Manager — Strategic Sourcing

FI12 UPM-Kymmene Oyj Global Functions; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UPM is seeking a Category Manager, IT to join its Sourcing organisation. You will shape IT category strategies, lead strategic sourcing and negotiations, and build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and technology suppliers.

The role supports digital transformation and cost transparency in an international environment. The position is located in Helsinki or Tampere, Finland, or Wroclaw, Poland, with reporting to the Sourcing Director, IT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, supply chain, technology, engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, commercial management or vendor management.
• Knowledge of IT supplier markets, cost drivers and commercial models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global IT category strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, negotiations, contracts and tenders across software, cloud, infrastructure and IT services.
• Identify opportunities for cost transparency, value creation and risk management with cyber, compliance and continuity in mind.
• Collaborate with IT, finance, legal and other stakeholders to translate needs into sourcing solutions.
• Develop a competitive, innovative supplier base and manage supplier performance.
• Monitor technology market developments and translate insights into sourcing actions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Commercial management

Vendor management

Category strategies

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

IT supplier markets

Data-driven sourcing

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in business, supply chain, tech, engineering

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

UPM is seeking a Category Manager, IT to join its Sourcing organisation. You will shape IT category strategies, lead strategic sourcing and negotiations, and build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and technology suppliers.

The role supports digital transformation and cost transparency in an international environment. The position is located in Helsinki or Tampere, Finland, or Wroclaw, Poland, with reporting to the Sourcing Director, IT.