UPM - The Biofore Company
UPM - The Biofore Company
UPM - The Biofore Company develops products and materials from renewable resources for customers across manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture. Its work spans sustainable forestry, biomaterials, wood products, energy, and specialty chemicals, supported by advanced manufacturing and responsible resource management. The company’s broad industrial operations provide context for candidates exploring opportunities across its teams and areas of work.

IT Sourcing Category Manager

Shape UPM’s global IT sourcing strategy through category planning, negotiations and supplier management. Improve cost transparency, resilience and responsible digital transformation across its renewable materials business.

Apraksts

  • Create and deliver global category strategies for assigned IT areas
  • Lead sourcing, negotiations, contract renewals and tenders for software, cloud, infrastructure and IT services
  • Find ways to improve total cost of ownership and make demand more transparent
  • Create business value while managing commercial, operational, cybersecurity, compliance and supply continuity risks
  • Build trusted partnerships with IT, business, finance, legal, information security and other stakeholders
  • Turn technology requirements into commercially sound sourcing solutions
  • Build a competitive, innovative and resilient supplier base
  • Lead supplier selection, performance oversight and strategic supplier relationships
  • Track technology and supplier market trends, including AI-enabled services and changing commercial models
  • Apply market insights to sourcing actions that support business objectives
  • Report to the Sourcing Director, IT

Prasības

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, supply chain management, technology, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, commercial management, technology vendor management or a related area; international experience is preferred
  • Experience contributing to category strategies, sourcing initiatives, negotiations or other work delivering measurable business value
  • Knowledge of IT supplier markets, cost drivers and commercial models, including software licensing, subscriptions, cloud consumption and professional services
  • Confidence negotiating and managing commercial agreements and working with technology suppliers
  • Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, collaborate across functions and turn requirements into clear sourcing decisions
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Finnish or another relevant language is an advantage
  • Experience with digital sourcing tools such as SAP Ariba
  • Interest in applying data and AI to sourcing decisions and outcomes
  • For roles based in Finland, selected candidates may undergo a security background check

Priekšrocības

  • Meaningful, transformative work aligned with UPM’s purpose of renewing everyday life for a future beyond fossils
  • A supportive community and strong team spirit
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Opportunities for development and career growth
  • An international, multi-business organization offering avenues for personal growth
  • A commitment to sustainability, diversity and inclusion
  • A workplace where everyone can be themselves

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