MRO Sourcing Specialist

MRO Sourcing Specialist

Miejsce pracy: Wrocław

Your responsibilities

• Take care of typical MRO (maintenance, repair, operations) sourcing needs, including mechanical services, scaffolding, cleaning, insulation, crane work, pipe materials, gaskets, spare parts, and plant equipment
• Be responsible for the independent coordination of sourcing activities with the maintenance team and other stakeholders
• Ensure strong commercial outcomes by applying sourcing best practices, running competitive RFx events, challenging specifications, and optimizing total cost
• Guide and influence stakeholders throughout sourcing projects and proactively identify opportunities to reduce spend
• Create, negotiate, and manage contracts while ensuring efficient, effective, and compliant Source-to-Contract process implementation
• Analyze and evaluate supplier performance and escalations, and manage and optimize the supply base
• Use the Ariba platform and other sourcing e-tools to enhance sourcing execution, standardize ways of working, leverage analytics, and identify automation opportunities
• Own operational performance by managing intake and pipeline, balancing capacity and demand, improving cycle times and SLA adherence, and driving digitalization, automation, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction

Our requirements

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in industrial engineering, technical business administration, or another relevant field, or equivalent professional qualifications
• You have at least 3 years of experience in MRO sourcing, including materials and services within the chemical industry
• You are fluent in English and German, and you have experience working in the German market, with German suppliers, and with German contracts
• You have experience with e-sourcing tools such as SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, or SBN; knowledge of legal requirements in the German chemical industry is considered an advantage
• You are a proactive and service-oriented professional with strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• You have a good technical understanding of typical industrial maintenance and operational needs
• You are confident in challenging and influencing internal stakeholders and suppliers when needed
• You have strong collaboration, teamwork, and self-management skills, are willing to take initiative and challenge the status quo, and are ready to travel occasionally for business

What we offer

• 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.

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance
• integration events
• hybrid work opportunities
• holiday bonus

Greetings from your future manager:

“Join a talented team of sourcing professionals at the forefront of UPM's digital transformation journey. In this role, you'll gain a unique perspective on our global businesses, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and stay connected to rapidly evolving external markets. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, solve challenges, and drive continuous improvement. Whether you're passionate about procurement, digitalization, or creating smarter ways of working, Sourcing Operations offers an environment where your ideas matter and your career can thrive. Interested? Come and join us!” - Magdalena Jonczak

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 Senior Manager, Sourcing and Procurement Operations.

How to apply

Please apply via the link above and attach your CV by November 14, 2026 Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

UPM Kymmene Sp. z o.o.

UPM is a global forest industry leader with headquarters in Finland. We create renewable and responsible wood-based alternatives for fossil-based materials utilizing our expertise in engineering, innovation and digitalization. In Poland, UPM is running two factories near Wrocław, a Human Resources Service Center in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 600 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. Got interested? Join us on this exciting path! #growthwithUPM

If you wish to get more insight about who we are, check out this page!