Sustainability Specialist, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
Poland, Warszawa

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Job Description:

At IKEA we want to have a positive impact on people, society, and the planet. As a Sustainability Specialist you will be the regional expert in specific sustainability areas, where you will lead and contribute to both regional and global projects, to move the sustainability agenda forward. It is your responsibility to understand the local preconditions in different markets and execute the sustainability agenda of IKEA. You will be supporting the business by in implementing and verifying sustainability related requirements. As a Sustainability Specialist you will work in close cooperation with our stakeholders, where you will have the responsibility to ensure that the sustainability agenda is an integrated part of our stakeholders’ development. It is your obligation to secure onboarding, training, and support both suppliers and business units in sustainability related topics, as well as IWAY and associated agenda.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible to plan and perform verification activities, secure timely and accurate verification information in the planning and reporting tools
Together with business teams participate in opening new IKEA suppliers, perform sustainability risk assessments and support new suppliers during onboarding
Train and support suppliers, business units' teams in Sustainability related topics, as well as IWAY and associated agenda
Contribute to creating action plan related to (IWAY, supply chain security and other compliance topics) of IKEA suppliers
Be a part of global and local sustainability projects

Requirements:

Have a sound judgement, honest with high integrity, take decisions in the area of expertise
You find it easy to connect with others and are strong in stakeholder management
Be able to organize and work independently
You have good presentation and communication skills
Capability to analyze and draw conclusions/Ability to analyze data and make decisions based on it
Ability to lead projects with both a holistic and analytical viewpoint
You have a university degree in sustainability, engineering, or another relevant educational background
Fluency in English & Polish, both written and spoken
Current driver licence
Knowledge about local legislation, management systems (ISO 14001, SA8000, OHSAS etc.) is an additional asset
Ukrainian language is additional asset

Nice to have:

Knowledge about local legislation, management systems (ISO 14001, SA8000, OHSAS etc.)
Ukrainian language

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 22, 2025

Expiration:
August 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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