Purchaser, IKEA - Job Offer

IKEA

Location:
India, Bangalore

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

Purchaser role focused on procurement and contracting for construction projects within IKEA's global operations. The position involves managing project procurement for green field projects, brownfield developments, retail and warehouse developments, with emphasis on MEPFS systems and strategic supplier partnerships.

Job Responsibility:

Contribute to the development and execution of the category/market action plan
Secure compliance of the Group Procurement purchase process
Build long term supplier partnerships and drive supplier performance
Involve relevant business partners to identify business needs and opportunities
Take responsibility to understand and communicate around the direction of the organization
Adapt to a changing environment and challenge existing ways of doing things
Focus on what adds value for the customers and find relevant solutions
Show IKEA values through behaviors and actions
Collaborate with colleagues across departments and functions
Take fully responsibility for following and securing the Group Procurement purchase process end-to-end
Responsible for building long term partnerships with Key Suppliers
Responsible for building trusted relationships through IKEA way of doing business
Responsible for supplier management and supplier performance
Through proactive market monitoring give input about sourcing options and market trends

Requirements:

10-15 years of experience in procurement and contracting for mid to large Construction projects/Retail constructions
Good knowledge and experience in MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire and Security)
Degree in Mechanical engineering/Electrical Engineering, quantity surveying and Cost Management
Sound understanding of different Procurement methods for Retail Construction Projects
Experience in Strategic sourcing and ability to identify business opportunities
Good knowledge of Supplier Relationship and Performance Management
Knowledge of Category cost/market drivers and trends
Knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract
Good Knowledge in RFx preparation, contract drafting, contract negotiation and execution
Ability to identify and mitigate potential procurement risks
Sound understanding of TCO and life cycle cost concepts
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
Experience in SAP procurement tools such as ARIBA/S4Hana

What we offer:

Equal opportunity employer
Work environment free of discrimination and harassment
Encourages individualism
Diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills valued

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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