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Job ID: 323532. Together with colleagues all over the globe we work to identify and understand all kinds of needs related to IKEA projects & 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. Working as team to deliver the results and better procurement for organization.
Job Responsibility:
Take responsibility to understand and communicate around the direction of the organization together with expectations and goals for the role
Collaborate with colleagues across departments and functions in a way that will contribute to a positive and inclusive climate
Take fully responsibility for following and securing the Group Procurement purchase process end-to-end
Responsible for building long term partnerships with Key Suppliers based on shared business model
Responsible for building trusted relationships through IKEA way of doing business, secure compliance of IWAY and Code of Conduct and other Compliance requirements
Responsible for supplier management and supplier performance by professionally challenge suppliers to constantly improve all aspects of supplier performance
Through proactive market monitoring give input about sourcing options, supplier market, market trends and contributing to the development of the category/sourcing plans
Act according to IKEA values do business. Show IKEA values through behaviors and actions. Establish trustful relationships and be self-aware and understand own impact on others
Requirements:
10-12 years of experience and a proven record of consistently meeting/exceeding results in executing procurement and contracting for mid & small size Construction, Fit Out, re-build projects
Good knowledge and experience in Retail Interior & Fit-out, MEPF, Construction Consultant Procurement etc.
Experience from working in cross-functional teams/Stakeholder Management
Able to navigate well and independently in a complex stakeholder environment
Strong negotiation skills
Experience in SAP procurement tools such as ARIBA/S4Hana
Good industry background and knowledge of local Retail Fit-out market, regulations, and general practices with degree in architectural, Civil/Mechanical engineering, quantity surveying and Cost Management
Sound understanding of different Procurement methods for Construction, Fit Out and Rebuild Projects
Experience in Strategic sourcing and ability to identify business opportunities to establish long term strategic partnerships with Key Suppliers
Good knowledge of Supplier Relationship and Performance Management to drive overall quality improvement, cost optimization and innovation
Knowledge of Category cost / market drivers and trends to contribute to building sourcing strategies
In depth knowledge to execute design/technical & construction, fit-out related procurement processes and compliance to company policies
Knowledge of FIDIC or any other Form of Contract. Able to negotiate the contractual terms and conditions in interest of organization
Good Knowledge in RFx preparation, contract drafting, contract negotiation and execution
Good knowledge of Post Contract and change Management process including commercial negotiation, claims and disputes settlement
Ability to identify and mitigate potential procurement risks throughout the Project life cycle
Sound understanding of TCO objective
Execute and Implement Key priorities identified in Country Category plan
Frequently visiting constructions sites/operational stores to support project requirements
Lead and manage various Low-cost establishment/Local Sourcing initiatives
Negotiate to secure the best value and commercial terms for Ingka
Responsible to meet and exceed cost saving targets contributing to overall Ingka Procurement goals
Contribute with good legal Knowledge of Purchase agreements and Contract structuring
Fluent in English both written and spoken
Strong knowledge in purchasing practices and related processes
Good knowledge of industry and market specific conditions
Strong negotiation skills
Experience of supplier management and supplier development
Strong financial competence and understanding
Good knowledge of cost drivers and the value chain of relevant segment and industry
Experience in SAP procurement tools such as ARIBA/S4Hana