Trainee Buyer

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 to 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!

We are now looking for a Trainee Buyer to join our team at Caledonian Paper, Irvine, UK.

Greetings from your future manager:

“We are excited to welcome a Trainee Buyer to our Procurement team at Caledonian Paper. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career within purchasing and supply chain while gaining hands-on experience across a busy manufacturing environment. We strive to create a supportive environment where you can learn, develop and grow professionally, including support towards your CIPS qualification. If you are organised, motivated and eager to develop your commercial skills, we look forward to meeting you!” - Sandra Stewart, Mill Sourcing Manager

What you will do:

• Support the end-to-end procurement-to-pay (P2P) process
• Create and manage supplier enquiries and purchase orders
• Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite outstanding orders
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply
• Assist with invoice reconciliation and maintaining pricing information
• Maintain procurement data and supplier records within ERP systems
• Produce reports and analysis to support procurement activities
• Study towards achieving the CIPS professional qualification with company support

Core hours: 08:00 – 16:00

Who you are:

• You are organised, detail-oriented and motivated to develop a career in procurement and supply chain.
• You enjoy working collaboratively, communicating with others and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You have strong organisational and administrative skills.
• You have good numerical and analytical ability.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• You are a confident communicator with good written and verbal skills.
• You are self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• You have previous experience in administration, purchasing or supply chain which is desirable but not essential.
• You have experience using SAP would be beneficial; however, applications are welcome from candidates without prior SAP experience.
• You are interested in procurement, logistics or commercial operations which would be beneficial.

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.
• Attractive benefits package: We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including bonus and pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus stat days, free on-site gym, Employee Assistance Programme, employee retail discount scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and on-site electric vehicle charging facilities.

Please apply and attach your CV and cover letter by June 30, 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 the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. +441723502550.