UPM

Category Manager, Facility Management

UPM

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Tampere • 🇫🇮 Finland

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Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Develop and execute category strategies and plans for global Facility Management (hard and soft services) that align with business objectives and deliver value for the organization.
  • Lead sourcing events, cost optimization initiatives, contract negotiations and market benchmarking. Understand, monitor and mitigate risk exposure.
  • Drive sustainability and ESG initiatives within the FM supply base, ensuring alignment with corporate responsibility goals.
  • Establish, manage and develop solid relationships with internal stakeholders and drive business alignment.
  • Foster collaboration and dialogue with Peers and the Tactical Sourcing Operations team to achieve joint goals and category excellence in the Site Services area.
  • Develop a sustainable and reliable supplier base for Facility Management category.
  • Lead the evaluation, selection, and development of strategic and key suppliers to drive performance.
  • Define and track category targets and supplier performance metrics to ensure the business value delivery.

Requirements

  • You have a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred
  • You have 7+ years of sourcing/commercial experience, with at least 3+ years managing Facilities Management or Indirect categories in a multinational environment
  • You have a proven record of delivering measurable value through category strategies and sourcing initiatives
  • You have strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex global contracts
  • You have proficiency in English and Finnish, with excellent communication skills to engage diverse stakeholder groups across functions and geographies
  • You have knowledge of Facility Management supplier markets, cost drivers. Sustainability practices will be an asset
  • You have experience with sourcing systems (SAP Ariba would be an asset) and e-tools or eager to learn
Benefits
  • 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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
sourcingcontract negotiationcost optimizationsupplier performance metricscategory strategiesrisk managementsustainability practicessupplier evaluationcommercial experienceFacilities Management
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationrelationship managementleadershipnegotiationstakeholder engagementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteamworkbusiness alignment