Hybrid Sourcing Operations Specialist Digital Procurement

upm; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful job

Caring community

Development opportunities

Sustainability focus

Job summary

UPM is seeking a Specialist, Sourcing Operations to join our team at UPM Business Hub Poland in Wrocław. This hybrid role will lead end-to-end sourcing projects with a direct materials focus, and manage contracts to create value and mitigate risk.

You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, drive digital procurement initiatives, and monitor supplier performance to ensure continuous improvement across the supply base. Fluency in English is required and German is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in procurement, business, or related field.
• Strong interest in technology, AI, digitalization, and innovation.
• Fluent in English; German required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects with focus on direct materials (chemicals), using RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and e-auctions.
• Negotiate and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle with focus on value, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Influence stakeholders and support strategic decision-making in complex procurement initiatives.
• Drive change using digital procurement tools and improved sourcing processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and build strong supplier relationships for continuous improvement in the supply base.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in procurement

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

UPM is seeking a Specialist, Sourcing Operations to join our team at UPM Business Hub Poland in Wrocław. This hybrid role will lead end-to-end sourcing projects with a direct materials focus, and manage contracts to create value and mitigate risk.

You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, drive digital procurement initiatives, and monitor supplier performance to ensure continuous improvement across the supply base. Fluency in English is required and German is preferred.