Sourcing Manager or Category Manager, Indirect Services

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We are now looking for a Sourcing Manager or Category Manager, Indirect Sourcing to join UPM Sourcing organization in UPM Business Hub in Tampere or The Biofore House, Helsinki.

Greetings from your future manager

Welcome to Indirect Materials and Services Sourcing, Business and Site Services Team! We deliver commercial and strategic supply management excellence thru intelligent, value-adding sourcing activities aligned with the business objectives. We are looking for a Sourcing Manager or Category Manager (depend on the candidate profile, experience and skills) who will join our global team and oversee the strategic sourcing of essential Business Services in the area of: HR services, Marketing, Sustainability and Communication, Facility Management, Professional services, Market Intelligence. This role plays a vital part in delivering value on a global scale. Are you a driven professional eager to elevate your expertise in the commercial field, shape impactful relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, and make a real difference? This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Don’t hesitate to reach out for more details. Katarzyna Glińska, Sourcing Director, Business & Site Services Category.

What you will do

• Category Strategy: you will develop and implement category strategies and plans that align with business objectives and deliver value for the organization
• Competitive and Resilient Supply: you will lead sourcing events, cost optimization initiatives, contract negotiations and market benchmarking. Youi will understand, monitor and mitigate risk exposure, leverage available technology platforms and drive sourcing digitalization in buying channel strategy
• Stakeholder Collaboration: you will establish, manage and develop solid relationships with internal stakeholders and drive business alignment. In addition, you will foster collaboration and dialogue with peers and the Tactical Sourcing Operations team to accomplish joint goals and category excellence in the Business & Site Services area
• Supplier Management: you will build and maintain a sustainable and reliable supplier base for assigned sub-categories, lead the evaluation, selection, and development of strategic and key suppliers to drive performance, and own and drive Supplier Relationship Management Programs for respective area
• Performance Monitoring: you will define and track category targets and supplier performance metrics to ensure the business value delivery

Who you are

As we are open to consider candidates with other than strategic sourcing relevant business background, our expectations differ per role and are listed below.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Management, or a related field is required; having a Master’s degree or equivalent is beneficial
• You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Indirect Sourcing (for Category Manager) or related areas e.g., Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Sales, Stakeholder Relations and communication (for Sourcing Manager)
• You have exposure and experience in commercial area (for Category Manager) or strong motivation to learn it (Sourcing Manager)
• You have negotiation and influencing skills with experience in contracting for business services and effective risk identification and management (Category Manager) or a genuine motivation to learn and develop those (Sourcing Manager)
• You are proficient in English and Finnish, with effective communication skills to engage diverse stakeholder groups across global functions and businesses, including HR, Marketing, Sustainability, Communications, and Finance
• You have a comprehensive understanding of cross-functional and cross-cultural business dynamics gained from working in an international environment
• You have experience with sourcing systems (SAP Ariba would be an asset) and e-tools or motivated to learn

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create 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 to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information

The position is located in UPM Business HUB Tampere or The Biofore House, Helsinki; Finland. Other UPM locations in Finland can be considered. Position will require traveling on business, up to 20% of the time.

The position holder will report to Katarzyna Glińska, Sourcing Director, Business and Site Services Category. For further information please don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected] or +48 607 826 435.

Please apply and attach your CV and Cover Letter by March 9, 2025. Please note that we will go through the applications already during the application period and may invite candidates for interviews already before the end of the application period. 

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +358204146600.

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We deliver renewable and responsible solutions and innovate for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood. As the industry leader in responsibility, we are committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the science-based targets to mitigate climate change. We employ 16,600 people worldwide and our annual sales are approximately EUR 10.5 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM Biofore – Beyond fossils. www.upm.com

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