Procurement Specialist

Upm China; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UPM is seeking a procurement professional to support end-to-end procurement of raw materials and chemicals in our Wrocław hub. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely material availability and compliant processes.

This role offers a hybrid working model in Wrocław with opportunities to develop procurement processes, engage with SAP systems, and contribute to sustainability targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related area.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Customer-focused with commitment to high-quality service.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills in fast-paced settings.
• Well-organized, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Good English communication; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for raw materials and chemicals.
• Monitor pipelines and proactively address issues.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and maintain records.
• Ensure contract availability and compliance with policies.
• Handle supplier and invoice-related claims with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Accounting on invoice processing and inquiries.
• Maintain and optimize buying channels, catalogs and procurement systems.
• Prepare reports, deliver training, participate in projects and initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

German language (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers

Greetings from your future manager "Welcome to the team and to UPM! We are delighted to have you join us. Your role will contribute to ensuring smooth procurement operations and supporting our business through effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and a proactive mindset. I am confident that your skills and experience will be a great addition to our team, and I look forward to working together, supporting your development, and achieving success as a team. Wishing you a great start and every success in your new role at UPM!" - Monika Wojda-Jędrzejek, Team Leader Procurement and Business Process Support

What you will do

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for raw materials and chemicals, ensuring timely availability of materials to support business operations
• Monitor procurement pipelines and proactively address issues to support uninterrupted business operations
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities and maintain accurate supplier documentation and records
• Ensure contract availability and compliance with UPM policies, internal controls, and legal requirements
• Handle supplier and invoice-related claims, working closely with stakeholders to drive effective resolutions
• Collaborate with Accounting and business stakeholders to support invoice processing and purchasing-related inquiries
• Maintain and optimize buying channels, including catalogs and procurement systems, while identifying continuous improvement opportunities
• Prepare reports, deliver user training, participate in cross-functional projects and meetings, and support procurement development initiatives

Who you are

• You have experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, finance operations, or a related business area
• You have strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions
• You are customer-focused and committed to delivering high-quality service and support
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• You are well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• You have experience working with SAP
• You are proactive in identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies, and ways of working
• You have good communication skills in English, both written and spoken; knowledge of German at a communicative level is considered an advantage

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well‑being of our colleagues. We support the work‑life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi‑business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science‑based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity.
• We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Additional information

This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on‑site collaboration in Wrocław. The position holder will report to Team Leader Procurement and Business Process Support.

Country-specific information

If you have any concerns about the recruitment and selection process, you can report those online through the UPM Report Misconduct channel using the link: https://www.upm.com/investors/governance/compliance/reportmisconduct/.

UPM business information

UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. In Poland, UPM is running two factories near Wrocław, a Human Resources Service Center in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 600 professionals in customer, supplier and financial services.

What makes us unique?

The Finnish leadership culture encourages people in personal growth and self‑development, and our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage – are visible in our everyday work. We are inspired by the limitless opportunities of the bioeconomy and we lead the way towards a future beyond fossils.

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Got interested? Join us on this exciting path! #growthwithUPM Ifyou wish to get more insight about who we are, check out this page!

#UPM #UPMers #materialsolutions #WeRenewTheEveryday #FeelGoodAboutYourWork #LI-DNP #LI-HYBRID UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,100 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €9.7 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM – we renew the everyday