Supplier Management Specialist

2015 UPM-Kymmene Sp.z o.o.; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UPM is looking for a Supplier Management Specialist to join UPM Business Hub Poland in Wrocław. You will engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to process supplier lifecycle and risk-management tasks in SAP Ariba, onboarding suppliers and managing qualification and risk screening.

You will follow up on issues, provide timely responses, report progress to the Manager, Sourcing Operations, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of practical experience in supplier lifecycle management or supplier risk management.
• Experience with SAP Ariba or comparable supplier-management platforms.
• Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Service-oriented, organized and attentive to quality, deadlines and detail.
• Ability to work in an international, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to process supplier-lifecycle and risk-management tasks in SAP Ariba.
• Onboard suppliers to register and use SAP Ariba, including qualification and risk screening.
• Follow up with suppliers to support resolution of technical issues and queries.
• Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders and report performance status to the Manager, Sourcing Operations.
• Ensure due diligence and compliance with UPM policies across activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and ways of working.

Skills

Supplier lifecycle management

Supplier risk management

English communication

Tools

SAP Ariba

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

We are looking for a Supplier Management Specialist to join our team in UPM Business Hub Poland in Wrocław.

Greetings from your future manager “We are on an exciting journey to continuously strengthen how sourcing and procurement creates value for our business. I am looking for people who are not only strong professionals but also builders. People who enjoy improving processes, creating new ways of working, and turning ideas into tangible results. Our environment is dynamic and sometimes challenging, but it offers a unique opportunity to influence how things are done and to see the direct impact of your work. If you are motivated by responsibility, collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change, I would be delighted to have you join our team”. - Monika Sztandera, Director, Sourcing & Procurement

What you will do

Engage directly with UPM suppliers and internal stakeholders to process assigned supplier-lifecycle and risk-management tasks in SAP Ariba

Onboard suppliers to register and use SAP Ariba, including supplier qualification, enablement and risk-screening or risk-management activities in line with applicable work instructions

Follow up with suppliers and users to support the resolution of technical issues

Respond to supplier queries in a timely and accurate manner through phone, email or chat, manage supplier contacts and SAP Business Network profiles

Provide regular progress updates to UPM stakeholders and report performance status to the Manager, Sourcing Operations

Ensure due diligence and compliance with UPM policies across assigned activities

Demonstrate a strong analytical mindset by working with reports, KPIs and operational data, identifying patterns, highlighting improvement opportunities and supporting fact-based decision-making

Contribute proactively to continuous improvement of processes, technical setup and ways of working

Participate in creating communication materials, instructions and guidelines, provide basic training to users and suppliers, explaining relevant process steps and requirements

Who you are

You have at least 2 years of practical experience in supplier lifecycle management, supplier risk management or a related operational area

You are comfortable working with SAP Ariba or comparable supplier‑management platforms and can follow structured work instructions accurately

You communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders through phone, email and chat

You are service‑oriented, organized and attentive to quality, deadlines and detail

You understand the importance of due diligence, compliance and accurate supplier information

You take initiative in resolving operational issues and improving processes and ways of working

You can prepare clear instructions and communication materials and provide basic process training

You communicate effectively in English and work confidently in an international, cross‑functional environment; knowledge of other languages will be 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.

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 the Manager, Sourcing Operations.

For further information about the role, please contact Patrycja Kononowicz‑Dutta, Manager, Digital Supplier, Sourcing & Procurement Operations at [e-mail] or tel. [phone] between 10:00 - 15:00 CET.

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, Human Resources Services in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 700 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.

UPM – we renew the everyday Read more: upm.com Follow us on LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | X #UPM #UPMers #materialsolutions #WeRenewTheEveryday #FeelGoodAboutYourWork #LI-POST #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