Procurement Specialist

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 front runners 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 looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team in UPM Business Hub Poland in Wrocław .

" 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

• 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 requirement s
• 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

• 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

• 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.

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 .