Manager, Sourcing Indirect

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at

We are now looking for an experienced Manager, Sourcing Indirect (all genders) with a focus on Business & Functional Services (IT) to join our Sourcing Indirect Team. In this position you will directly report to the Sr Manager, Indirect Sourcing. The position is preferable located in Kemira's Business Service Center in Gdańsk, with flexibility to organize your work between office and remote, in a hybrid work culture. 

Kemira's Business Service Center (BSC) in Gdańsk, Poland, is a multifunctional hub supporting customer service, procurement, finance, administration, and IT operations. The center fosters a dynamic, multicultural environment built on openness, cooperation, and strong internal partnerships. 

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies with a strong emphasis on the IT category
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities 
• Manage independently supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts to ensure favorable terms while minimizing costs as well as commercial and legal risks
• Looking for continuous improvement in supplier data quality and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Manage assigned categories efficiently by gaining stakeholder trust and respect by delivering results in line with common vision

What you will bring to the team:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field 
• Minimum 5 years' experience in indirect sourcing, preferably in the IT area
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within diverse, cross-functional teams, leveraging strong influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Results-driven, analytical, and self-motivated person, with strong attention to detail and the ability to logically identify alternative solutions or approaches to complex challenges.
• Solid supplier and internal stakeholder management skills
• Experience with negotiating legal and commercial agreements terms and conditions, previous experience of SaaS contract negotiations is considered an advantage
• Readiness to travel 
• Fluent skills in English (written and spoken)

What you can expect from us:

• A position in an international environment with the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business
• Challenging, interesting and varied tasks that will allow you to expand your expertise and grow professionally
• A company culture built on Kemira's principles: Focus on Growth, Collaborate to Succeed, and Deliver Value
• First-class colleagues, training and tools to work with, allowing you to perform at your best
• Employment in a very successful company with an established market position and sustainable growth strategy
• Office space and remote work flexibility
• Attractive benefits 

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira

For more information, please contact Sr Manager, Sourcing Indirect Elina Järvinen by email

Please apply with CV no later than 31th of December 2025 at 

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions – enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki