Procurement Intern

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We are now looking for an Procurement Intern to join our team located in UPM Business HUB Poland in Wrocław. 

Greetings from your future manager

“Hi! We invite you to join our enthusiastic Direct Procurement Team in EMEIA, with colleagues located in Wrocław, Nowa Wieś, Tampere, and Scarborough. As a Procurement Intern, you will support key procurement and supply chain processes, including supplier invoice verification, purchase order management, master data maintenance, and analytics development. You will have the opportunity to work with procurement processes and contribute to process improvements.

You’ll be part of a diverse team of professionals driving UPM Adhesive Materials Sourcing & Supply Chain towards operational excellence.” – Monika, Manager, Procurement EMEIA

What you will do

• Support daily procurement and supply chain operations, including purchase order and supplier-related processes in ERP systems.
• Assist in supplier invoice verification and resolution of invoice discrepancies.
• Support raw material and supplier master data maintenance, ensuring high data quality and accuracy.
• Collect, clean, and consolidate procurement and supply chain data from multiple sources (ERP systems, supplier reports, databases, and spreadsheets).
• Support the development and enhancement of analytical tools using Excel, VBA, Power BI, and other digital solutions.
• Contribute to procurement and supply chain improvement projects and digitalization initiatives.
• Collaborate with procurement, planning, sourcing, finance teams to ensure smooth daily operations and effective communication.

Who you are

• You are a student or recent graduate in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• You are interested in procurement and supply chain management.
• You have a strong analytical mindset with the ability to work with data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• You have advanced Excel skills; knowledge of VBA is considered an asset.
• You are familiar with data visualization and reporting tools, particularly Power BI, which is considered an advantage.
• You have previous internship or work experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, finance, or manufacturing environments (considered an asset).
• You are detail-oriented, proactive, and well-organized, with a strong willingness to learn and develop.
• You have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• You are comfortable working in a multicultural and international environment.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• You are available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

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. 

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Additional information about the position 

This position is located in Business HUB Poland in Wrocław. 

This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration.

The position holder will report to Monika Walenty-Raszczuk, Manager, Procurement EMEIA

For further information about the role, to Monika Walenty-Raszczuk, Manager, Procurement EMEIA, [email protected]

How to apply 

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by August 17, 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 our HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel.+48123999499. 

Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page 

Country-specific information 

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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, a Human Resources Service Center in Kraków and UPM Business Hub at the heart of the city of Wrocław. At the moment, the Wrocław Hub brings together over 600 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  

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