Project leader for Sourcing and Supplier Management, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Sweden, Älmhult

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

As a Project leader for Sourcing and Supplier Management - Transformational project, you will independently lead the delivery of a complex sourcing and supplier management within Category Digital for Inter IKEA. The assignment focuses on enhancing the performance and collaboration with one of our key IT/Digital partners delivering a broad portfolio of services such as network, data centre, hosting, service desk, and application maintenance.

Job Responsibility:

Independently lead the delivery of a complex sourcing and supplier management within Category Digital for Inter IKEA
Implement improved contract structures, transitioning to service-based commercial models, and strengthening governance and performance frameworks
Work across strategic, tactical, and operational levels to ensure the supplier engagement is fit for purpose and aligned with our wished position

Requirements:

Senior (10+years) experience in IT consulting, digital sourcing, supplier management, or operations management
Strong track record in managing and developing supplier relationships, ensuring value delivery and internal stakeholder satisfaction
Proven experience in developing business cases, commercial models, and transformation strategies focused on digital and IT services
Led large-scale project management engagements related to IT transformation
Sound knowledge of digital trends and technologies and modern infrastructure strategies
Deep understanding of contract development, SLAs, KPIs, pricing models, and service-based agreements
Experience conducting due diligence and risk assessments for technology providers
Skilled in leading transition planning, transformation roadmaps, and performance recovery initiatives
Experience building financial models to support sourcing decisions, including TCO and ROI assessments

Nice to have:

Advanced degrees or certifications in business analysis, sourcing, contract law, or digital delivery
Certifications such as ITIL, PMP, COBIT, CMMI, TOGAF, or similar
Fluent in English
excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to travel and collaborate across geographies and time zones as required

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 24, 2025

Expiration:
May 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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