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 frontrunners 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! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers We are looking for a Specialist, Sourcing Operations to join our team in UPM Business Hub Poland. 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!” What you will do: Lead end-to-end sourcing projects with a strong focus on direct materials (chemicals), utilizing sourcing tools such as RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and e-auctions Follow sourcing strategies that deliver business value, identify cost optimization opportunities, and support organizational objectives Negotiate and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring value creation, compliance, and effective risk mitigation Act as a trusted sourcing advisor, influencing stakeholders and supporting strategic decision-making in complex procurement initiatives Drive change and innovation by implementing new ways of working, leveraging digital procurement tools, and enhancing sourcing processes Monitor supplier performance, build strong supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base Champion procurement best practices, compliance, and risk management across sourcing and contracting activities Drive operational excellence by ensuring an efficient, effective, and streamlined Source-to-Contract process Who you are: You hold a master’s degree or another relevant professional qualification in procurement (direct materials), business, or a related field You have a strong interest in technology, AI, digitalization, and innovation You communicate fluently in English. German is required Experience with SAP Ariba and other digital sourcing and procurement tools is considered a strong asset You are a customer-focused and service-oriented professional with excellent communication, stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills You build strong relationships, embrace diverse perspectives, and thrive in multicultural and cross-functional environments You are a collaborative team player who adapts quickly to change and brings an innovative mindset to solving challenges You demonstrate strong self-leadership, proactively take initiative, and continuously seek new opportunities to improve, learn, and create value 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. Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working 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 October 30, 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 HR Service at careers@upm.com or tel. +48123999499. Country-specific information If you have any concerns about the recruitment and selection process, you can report those online through the UPM Report Misconduct channel using the link: https://www.upm.com/investors/governance/compliance/reportmisconduct/. UPM business information UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. In Poland, UPM is running two factories near Wrocław,  Human Resources Services in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 700 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!  UPM – we renew the everyday  Read more: upm.com Follow us on LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | X   #UPM #UPMers #materialsolutions #WeRenewTheEveryday #FeelGoodAboutYourWork #LI-DNP #LI-HYBRID UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,100 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €9.7 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM – we renew the everyday

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