Senior Manager, Supply Development

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We are looking for a Senior Manager, Supply Development to join UPM Specialty Materials Sourcing.

In this role, you will lead the development of future supply capabilities, strategic supplier partnerships and sourcing competitiveness across UPM Specialty Materials. Working closely with sourcing, business, R&D, operations and suppliers, you will help build a resilient, innovative and scalable supply network that supports current business needs and future growth. Together with category sourcing teams, you will develop supply capabilities that strengthen today's operations while creating opportunities for new products, growth and long-term competitiveness.

Greetings from your future manager

"Welcome to our Specialty Materials Sourcing and Procurement Team! We are on an exciting growth and transformation journey, building a strong global sourcing platform to support the future of Specialty Materials BA. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we work, strengthen our global capabilities, develop our supplier ecosystem and turn supply development into tangible business value. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact, connect people and capabilities across regions. I look forward to welcoming you to the team!" - Tim Huang, VP Sourcing

What you'll do

• Develop and implement the Specialty Materials supply development roadmap across key raw materials, including pulp, pigments, binders and chemicals, aligned with business strategy, sourcing priorities and growth objectives
• Build a structured pipeline of future supply options, technologies and strategic suppliers to support business needs, innovation projects and new product introductions
• Lead supply market and technology assessments, identifying emerging trends and translating them into business opportunities and fact-based recommendations
• Partner with category sourcing teams to develop long-term cost competitiveness roadmaps, including total cost of ownership assessments and strategic cost benchmarking across Specialty Materials mills
• Drive supplier-enabled innovation, technical collaboration and value engineering initiatives together with R&D, operations, product management and commercial teams
• Support supply risk assessments and develop mitigation options for critical materials and services, including alternative sources, technical qualification pathways and capacity scenarios
• Establish governance, milestones and value tracking for supply development initiatives, ensuring clear communication of progress and recommendations to stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of sourcing capabilities, ways of working, market intelligence, data analytics and the responsible use of digital and AI-enabled tools

Who you are

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Paper Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or another relevant field
• You have extensive experience in sourcing, operations, supply chain, technical development, supplier development or business transformation, preferably within the forest, paper, packaging, chemicals or process industries
• You have proven experience in leading cross-functional development initiatives, from identifying opportunities through evaluation and qualification to implementation
• You combine strategic and analytical thinking with commercial understanding, technical curiosity and a practical, results-oriented approach
• You have strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders in an international environment
• You are fluent in written and spoken English and Finnish; additional language skills are considered a strong 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.

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Additional information about the position

The position is located in Helsinki.

The position holder will report to VP Sourcing.

For further information about the role, please contact Tim Huang, VP Sourcing at huang.lei@upm.com.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by November 10, 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.

For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Services team at UPM Service Portal or tel. +358204146600.

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