MRO Sourcing Specialist: Global Procurement & Cost Ops

Upm China; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UPM in Wroclaw seeks an experienced MRO sourcing specialist to coordinate maintenance procurement across our global network. You will ensure competitive events, optimize costs, and manage contracts with suppliers in a dynamic industrial environment.

You will work with SAP S/4HANA and Ariba, requiring fluent English and German, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. Occasional travel may be involved as part of supplier relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in (industrial) engineering, (technical) business administration or related field.
• At least 3 years in MRO sourcing or materials/services procurement.
• Fluency in English and German; experience with German market and contracts is a plus.
• Experience with e-sourcing tools like SAP S/4HANA, Ariba; knowledge of legal requirements in chemical industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance-related procurement with the maintenance team.
• Apply sourcing best practices and run RFx events to optimize total cost.
• Create, negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in the supply base.

Skills

English fluency

German fluency

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Self-management

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in engineering or technical business administration

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Ariba

SBN

Job description

UPM in Wroclaw seeks an experienced MRO sourcing specialist to coordinate maintenance procurement across our global network. You will ensure competitive events, optimize costs, and manage contracts with suppliers in a dynamic industrial environment.

You will work with SAP S/4HANA and Ariba, requiring fluent English and German, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. Occasional travel may be involved as part of supplier relations.