Business Developer – Renewable Energy - CAIP, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Poland, Warszawa

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

As Business Developer, you will drive negotiations of large-scale complex renewable electricity agreements - PPAs, where you, together with the IKEA team, will secure the best buy for IKEA. Moreover, you will be the primary commercial interface towards global renewable electricity suppliers, execute category strategies and segment plans to support the Inter IKEA Group on a global level. You will be responsible to drive, RFQ, supplier selections, build supplier relations and secure/develop/negotiate best terms and conditions. An important part of your role is to build trustful relations also with internal business partners and together you will develop the business. You will contribute to the agenda of securing 100% renewable electricity for Inter IKEA Group globally and be important contributor to project renewable electricity for supply partners.

Job Responsibility:

Drive negotiations of large-scale complex renewable electricity agreements - PPAs
Secure the best buy for IKEA
Be the primary commercial interface towards global renewable electricity suppliers
Execute category strategies and segment plans to support the Inter IKEA Group on a global level
Drive RFQ, supplier selections, build supplier relations and secure/develop/negotiate best terms and conditions
Build trustful relations with internal business partners and together develop the business
Contribute to the agenda of securing 100% renewable electricity for Inter IKEA Group globally
Be important contributor to project renewable electricity for supply partners
Develop partnership with internal stakeholders – engage and collaborate with the internal stakeholders on the tactical / strategical tasks, adding value by having IKEA holistic approach
Develop and manage partnership with suppliers – develop and manage the supplier base
Together with the suppliers, create, implement, and follow-up the action plans, having in mind the compliance, sustainability and total cost approach
Develop entrepreneurial approach – have the courage to question existing solutions and think in unconventional ways
Collaborate with the many and navigate in the unknown

Requirements:

Renewable energy market commercial knowledge – experience with negotiating renewable electricity contracts – PPAs
You know economics and finance – Understanding of company financials: cash flow, P&L, income statements and cost breakdowns
Passion for business and the end-goal – Both will come in handy when negotiating with suppliers, where you are to be strict but fair. A solution-oriented person, concentrating on problem solving the regular business issues
The art of dealing with people – empathy and great communication skills to coordinate your micro-team. This comes in handy when collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders in the IKEA supply chain
Analytical skills - working with numbers, negotiating prices, or setting priorities for your work, in a usually high paced and demanding environment
An interest in renewable energy and discovering the latest technologies in that sector
Fluency in English, both written and spoken. You are comfortable in presenting and engaging with stakeholders at all levels

What we offer:

We believe in you! You get the privilege and the responsibility to lead a diverse team and world-class suppliers, while finding innovative ways to drive the business for IKEA
We trust you! You have the confidence and freedom to lead your team and organize your time. Your well-being is our priority. A variety of rewarding work awaits you, which you will be able to combine alongside your hobbies or family
We grow with you! In regular informal talks with your manager, you can explore your development and carrier opportunities, and we will support you on the way. We embrace making mistakes and learning from them. For us, at IKEA, that is the best way forward

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 10, 2025

Expiration:
May 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Business Developer – Renewable Energy - CAIP

IKEA

Location:Poland, Warszawa

Category:Energy

Contract Type:Not provided