Supplier Quality and Sustainability Manager

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 are now looking for a Supplier Quality and Sustainability Manager. This position will be located in Changshu China.

Greetings from your future manager

In this role you will strengthen supplier management processes and enhance sustainability performance across the value chain acting as a trusted and indispensable business partner. You will be responsible for the overall management development and implementation of the Supplier Quality and Sustainability strategy for UPM Specialty Materials. -Tim Huang Vice President Sourcing UPM Specialty Papers

What youll do

• Drive and develop a robust longterm supplier management framework within the Specialty Materials Business Area including continuous development of sourcing processes
• Act as the key liaison between sourcing & procurement suppliers and internal stakeholders on supplier management sustainability and quality ensuring that expectations are consistently met for all purchased products and services
• Be an active member of the global Supplier Quality and Sustainability team leading and developing the supplier management strategy in Specialty Materials through supplier categorization segmentation and risk management
• Deliver effective Supplier Management and Supplier Performance Management in close collaboration with category sourcing achieving measurable value creation such as innovation supply chain resilience sustainability improvements and cost savings
• Participate in new supplier selection through structured and robust supplier qualification processes
• Define plan and execute supplier audits (including EcoVadis TfS etc.) to ensure compliance with business requirements; provide relevant data and reporting and manage supplier corrective actions and deviations through to closure
• Lead supplier performance management through KPIs and structured development plans; analyse performance data to identify improvement opportunities together with category sourcing teams
• Drive continuous improvement in sustainability performance by developing supplier capabilities and leading initiatives such as the 30 by 30 program and Scope 3 decarbonization agenda across the value chain with a particular focus on building expertise in APAC
• Act as a regional TfS (Together for Sustainability) team member in APAC
• Ensure ethical and sustainable conduct at all times demonstrating UPM values in all activities

Who you are

• You have bachelors degree or higher in a relevant discipline
• You have minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing procurement or supplier management preferably within the materials or chemicalsrelated industry
• You have strong understanding of regional risks human rights and the sustainability landscape
• You are highly collaborative with the ability to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders effectively
• You have strong presentation and communication skills; comfortable presenting to diverse and senior audiences
• You have international experience within a multinational company combined with solid business acumen
• You have logical and analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive factbased decisions
• You have excellent relationshipbuilding and strategic partnering capabilities
• You are fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job We have an inspiring purpose We create 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 to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Additional information

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