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 [upm.com/careers](http://upm.com/careers) We 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 you’ll do** * Drive and develop a robust, long‑term 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 bachelor’s 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 chemicals‑related 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 fact‑based decisions * You have excellent relationship‑building 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** For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) #LI-DNP