Sourcing Operations Specialist — Direct Materials

UPM - The Biofore Company; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful job

International work environment

Development opportunities

Sustainability targets

Job summary

UPM - The Biofore Company in Poland is seeking a Specialist, Sourcing Operations to lead end-to-end direct materials sourcing, focusing on chemicals, using RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and e-auctions within a hybrid Wrocław-based setup.

You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive digital procurement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Masters in procurement/direct materials or related field.
• Fluent in English; German is required.
• Experience with SAP Ariba and other digital sourcing tools is a strong asset.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects with focus on direct materials (chemicals).
• Follow sourcing strategies to deliver value and cost optimization.
• Negotiate and manage contracts across their lifecycle.
• Advise stakeholders and support strategic procurement decisions.
• Drive digital procurement changes and improve sourcing processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion procurement best practices and risk management.
• Ensure efficient Source-to-Contract processes.

Skills

English fluency

German required

Stakeholder mgmt

Negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Digitalization

Education

Master's degree in procurement

Tools

SAP Ariba

Digital sourcing tools

Job description

UPM - The Biofore Company in Poland is seeking a Specialist, Sourcing Operations to lead end-to-end direct materials sourcing, focusing on chemicals, using RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and e-auctions within a hybrid Wrocław-based setup.

You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive digital procurement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a multicultural environment.