Specialist/Senior Specialist, Procurement

UPM; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful job

International team

Career development

Sustainability focus

Job summary

UPM is seeking a Specialist/Senior Specialist, Procurement to join our team in Wrocław/Biskupice Podgórne with a flexible hybrid arrangement. You will manage raw material forecasting, planning, supplier relations and inventory strategies for European factories, ensuring supply continuity and process improvements.

You will leverage SAP/IBP/Kinaxis knowledge, advanced Excel skills and Power BI, while collaborating with global teams to optimize procurement performance and KPIs in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field.
• At least 5 years in procurement, material planning, or inventory management in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to translate data into actions.
• Proactive, independent, and able to own tasks to completion.
• Good collaboration and communication with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SAP and Excel; Power BI is a plus.
• Experience with APS/forecasting systems (o9, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, etc.) is advantageous.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure raw material availability with forecasts and timely supplier communication.
• Maintain forecasting, supply planning and replenishment knowledge in APS tools.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks; coordinate contingency actions with stakeholders.
• Plan raw material replenishment aligned with production schedules and inventory targets.
• Resolve procurement planning exceptions via cross-functional collaboration.
• Create and maintain master data for raw materials and vendors.
• Lead raw material changes from business decisions or development projects.
• Minimize slow-moving inventory and coordinate resale of obsoletes.
• Present topics and recommendations in internal and supplier meetings; back up colleagues as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Proactive approach

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Forecasting systems

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!

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We are now looking for a Specialist/Senior Specialist, Procurement to join our team in Biskupice Podgórne near Wrocław and/or UPM Business Hub Poland in Wrocław.

Greetings from your future manager

“Hi! I invite you to join our enthusiastic Direct Procurement Team in EMEIA, with colleagues based in Poland, Finland and the UK. As Procurement Member, you will play a key role in raw material planning and procurement for our European factories. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, contributing to supply continuity, inventory optimisation and improved supplier performance. You will be part of a diverse team of procurement professionals helping UPM Adhesive Materials Sourcing & Supply Chain achieve operational excellence. In this role, you will also actively contribute to developing and improving our procurement processes, tools and ways of working.” - Monika Walenty - Raszczuk, Manager, Procurement EMEIA

What You Will Do

• Ensure raw material availability by providing good quality forecasts and maintaining clear, timely communication with suppliers
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of forecasting, supply planning and replenishment processes in Advanced Planning Systems (e.g. o9, SAP IBP, Kinaxis), ensuring effective translation of business requirements into procurement planning parameters, supplier collaboration processes and inventory decisions
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, escalating critical constraints and coordinating contingency actions with relevant stakeholders
• Plan raw material replenishment in line with production schedules, supply constraints, storage capacity and inventory targets
• Monitor and manage procurement planning exceptions, proactively driving resolution of supply, inventory, master data and forecast-related issues through cross-functional collaboration
• Coordinate the creation of new raw material codes and vendor records and maintain accurate master data for the assigned scope
• Implement raw material changes resulting from business decisions or product development projects
• Take the lead in minimizing slow-moving and obsolete raw material inventory and coordinate the resale process
• Present procurement topics and recommendations during internal and supplier meetings, provide backup support to other Procurement Specialists based on business needs and the agreed development plan

Who You Are

• You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or a related discipline
• You have at least 5 years of experience in procurement, material planning, inventory management or a similar role in a manufacturing environment; experience in the paper, film, or converting industry is an advantage
• You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, monitor KPIs and translate findings into practical actions
• You have proactive and independent approach, with the ability to take ownership and drive topics to completion
• You have strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders, you have good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment
• You have good knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI is an advantage
• You have experience with Advanced Planning Systems (e.g. o9, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder or similar) and understanding of forecasting, supply planning and inventory planning processes is considered an advantage
• You present continuous improvement mindset and willingness to develop processes, tools and ways of working
• You are fluent in spoken and written English; knowledge of other languages is considered an asset

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.

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Additional Information About The Position

This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration in Biskupice Podgórne and/or UPM Business Hub Poland in Wrocław.

The position holder will report to Manager, Procurement EMEIA.

For more information about the position, please contact Monika Walenty-Raszczuk, Manager, Procurement EMEIA, at [e-mail]

Country-specific information

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UPM business information

UPM Adhesive Materials provides high-performance, innovative self-adhesive products, including label materials, graphics solutions, and specialty tapes, as well as reliable services close to customers. We are one of UPM’s fastest-growing global businesses employing around 3,300 professionals. In 2025, our sales reached nearly €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion). Read more: adhesivematerials.upm.com

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