Category Manager, Facility Management

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/careersWe are now looking for a Category Manager, Facility Management to join our UPM Sourcing organization. The position is located in Tampere or Helsinki, Finland, or any other UPM locations in Finland.Greetings from your future managerWelcome to Indirect Materials and Services Sourcing, Business and Site Services Team! We deliver commercial and strategic supply management excellence thru intelligent, value-adding sourcing activities aligned with the business objectives. We are looking for a Category Manager who will join our global team and oversee the strategic sourcing of essential Site Services in the area of global Facility Management. This role plays a vital part in delivering value on a global scale. Are you a driven professional eager to elevate your expertise in the commercial field, shape impactful relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, and make a real difference? This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Don’t hesitate to reach out for more details. Katarzyna Glińska, Director, Sourcing Business and Site Services Category.What You Will DoCategory Strategy: 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. Competitive and Resilient Supply: 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. Stakeholder Collaboration: 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. Supplier Management: 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. Own and drive Supplier Relationship Management Programs for respective area. Performance Monitoring: Define and track category targets and supplier performance metrics to ensure the business value delivery. Who You AreAs we are open to consider candidates with other than strategic sourcing relevant business background, our expectations are listed below.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 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 InformationThis position will require traveling on business, up to 20% of time.The position holder will report to Katarzyna Glińska, Director, Sourcing Business and Site Services Category.For further information, please contact Katarzyna Glińska, Director, Sourcing Business and Site Services Category at katarzyna.glinska@upm.com.Please apply and attach your CV and cover letter by November 13, 2025. 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 the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600.A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.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 15,800 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €10.3 billion. 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