I graduated from Industrial Engineering and Management at Aalto University in spring 2024 and kicked off my career as a Graduate in the global sourcing organization for paper businesses. Raw materials sourcing for the paper industry is a perfect match for my background, because it requires diverse understanding of technologies, processes, markets, and business.
The work at UPM began at full speed. I was included in supplier negotiations on my third day and started leading different development projects from the very beginning. I have been working on various projects in the sourcing space including supplier quality, strategic sourcing, operative procurement, and reporting. The projects have taken me to many of our paper mills, because understanding our supply chain and production processes is crucial for successful sourcing development.
After a flying start in the Helsinki office, I relocated to Changshu, China for my 3-month rotation in the UPM Specialty Papers mill. I worked on a reporting development project, and participated also in supplier visits, negotiations and audits. The highlights of my time in China were visiting a supplier’s limestone quarry and, of course, getting to know our awesome colleagues and experiencing Chinese culture with them.
