Title:  Sr Specialist, Sourcing Indirect EMEA

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.

We are now looking for an experienced Senior Specialist, Sourcing Indirect EMEA for our Operations Unit, Sourcing. Sourcing is responsible for global strategic spend management, covering supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and relationship management. Sourcing drives cost competitiveness, service performance, and supply security, working closely with Procurement to ensure efficient and compliant purchasing execution.

The position is located in Kemira’s Business Service Center in Gdańsk.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Supporting EMEA manufacturing sites and other Kemira business entities in managing indirect spending, including investigating potential vendors.
• Qualifying both existing and potential suppliers to ensure compliance with Kemira’s standards.
• Managing the Request for Quotations process to secure competitive offers.
• Leading negotiations of contract conditions with suppliers.
• Driving improvements in supplier performance, conducting supplier audits, and identifying value proposals or other improvement opportunities.
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of internal catalogues in the KEMStore system.

What you’ll bring to the team:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related technical/science field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Sourcing or Procurement, ideally in MRO and/or Site Services for multinational or manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with the ability to identify critical issues and design effective data‑collection and analysis methods.
• Supplier and stakeholder management expertise, including experience in negotiating complex commercial and legal agreements.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing environments, equipment contracting, contractor safety, and supplier management practices.
• Fluency in English; Spanish would be an asset.

• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast‑changing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a service-oriented mindset and the ability to explain technical/manufacturing topics clearly.
• High motivation to learn and improve, creativity in problem‑solving, reliability, openness, and alignment with the “Better Every Day” continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Readiness to travel internationally.
• Solid MS Office, SAP, and eSourcing tool knowledge.   

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
• Employment in a very successful company with an established market position and sustainable growth strategy
• Friendly, international atmosphere and a diverse, inclusive, and international work environment
• Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote, in a hybrid work culture
• Attractive employee benefits (e.g. private healthcare, sports cards, extra day off, volunteer day, and additional social benefits)
  
  
  

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira! 

For more information, please contact Sr People & Culture Specialist Alicja Gołata by email: alicja.golata@kemira.com

Please apply with CV no later than 15 April, 2026 at kemira.com/careers. 

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. 

In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com