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Together with colleagues all over the globe we work to identify and understand all kinds of needs related to IKEA operations. Then, through our sourcing and tendering process, we partner with suppliers to meet those needs innovatively, cost-effectively and with sustainability built in from the start. We provide support all the way through our sales channels, simplifying things and creating happy customers.
Job Responsibility
Take fully responsibility for following and securing the Group Procurement sourcing process end-to-end for IKEA Construction and Rebuild Projects and Facility Management Services
Be responsible for building long term trustful partnerships with key suppliers and business partners
Secure compliance to Ingka Code of Conduct and IKEA way of doing business
Be responsible for building and development of strong supplier base, supplier management and supplier performance by professionally challenge suppliers to constantly improve all aspects of their performance
Through proactive market monitoring give input about sourcing options, supplier market, market trends and contributing to the development of the category/sourcing plans
Communicates in a straightforward and inclusive manner
Listens actively to gain information, guide and support
Co-operates with members of your team and with other units to find and explore synergies, to seek opportunities for improvement and to accomplish common goals
Demonstrates willingness and contributes to change by taking necessary actions and adapt to new circumstances
Analyse business needs, identifying and reduce un-necessary costs, develop standards in cooperation with business partners
Continuously monitor industry development, supplier market dynamics and cost drivers to find new business opportunities and explore the innovation potential
Requirements
A university degree in Engineering, Business Administration or corresponding
Relevant procurement experience from an international organization, preferable within the area of Construction and/or Facility Management
Excellent business knowledge and mindset and strong project management skills
Strong negotiation skills
Deep knowledge of industry and market specific conditions as well as macro-economic trends
A fact-based approach and have experience of supplier management and development
Good knowledge of cost drivers and value chain
Good knowledge of procurement and data analytical tools (e.g. SAP/Ariba)
Capability of take responsibility and initiative within your scope of work and to adapt to the fast-changing environment
Fluent in German and English language, both written and verbal
You are a natural in building and maintaining good relationships with people and you have a strong business mindset and drive
Change and new ways of working motivate you to find new possibilities and better solutions
Experience from procurement projects and driving business on a country or regional level with multiple business partners are a pre-requisite for success in this role
To enjoy working with us you are open-minded, straightforward and share our IKEA values