Business Developer

Company Description
At IKEA, we do things a little different. We think, differently. Act, differently. And work differently as well. We like to break things. Like rules. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plant balls that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. By 2030, we hope to help millions more look forward to going home.
Want to help make this happen? Join our global Purchasing Development business! It is filled with curious and passionate people, that get energy from influencing, interacting, and working together to deliver great business results. Does it sound like your kind of people?
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
You are passionate about leading in change and motivated to create long-term relationships and collaboration with our internal stakeholders and suppliers as partners. You want to grow together with us to become more efficient and contribute to affordability and sustainability agenda within indirect procurement, this might be your next challenge.
A few perks of being one of us:
We believe in you! You get the privilege and the responsibility to work with global suppliers together with a diverse team, while finding innovative ways to drive the indirect procurement for IKEA designing the right solutions to deliver results.
We trust you! You have the confidence and freedom to cooperate with your team and organise your time. Your well-being is our priority. A variety of rewarding work awaits you, which you will be able to combine alongside your hobbies or family.
We grow with you! In regular informal talks with your manager, you can explore your development and carrier opportunities, and we will support you on the way. We embrace making mistakes and learning from them. For us, at IKEA, that is the best way forward. Since you might be at the starting point of your career and with an eager to learn, but also to challenge our ways of working, we see that we can truly grow together!



Job Description
As a Business Developer, you will be the main point of entry for our internal stakeholders and the suppliers globally. Your assignment is to secure precondition for long term business development through establishing the future supplier landscape and total cost of ownership approach. Step by step, you will grow in your role and grow with your responsibility towards the business. The Business Developer identifies and acts on new purchasing possibilities in order to secure an optimal sourcing set-up. This role delivers through action planning excellent performance in running operations and in building professional long-term business development.
You will also:
Develop partnership with internal stakeholders – engage and collaborate with the internal stakeholders on the tactical / strategical tasks, adding value by having IKEA holistic approach.
Develop and manage partnership with suppliers – You develop and manage the supplier base. Together with the suppliers, you create, implement, and follow-up the action plans, having in mind the compliance, sustainability and total cost approach.
Develop entrepreneurial approach - You have the courage to question existing solutions and think in unconventional ways. To move forward, you will collaborate with the many and navigate in the unknown.



Qualifications
We see that you are motivated by building relationships, create business opportunities and are eager to learn more about IKEA in general and about Category Area Indirect Procurement and the role as Business Developer. You have an eye for developing business cases and through your energized personality you can quickly learn to navigate between different stakeholders. You find it easy to connect with others and have the capability to build strong business relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
To succeed in this role:
Passion for business and the end-goal – A solution-oriented person, concentrating on developing the business and problem solving in the daily operations.
The art of dealing with people – Empathy and great communication skills to coordinate within your network.
Change management skills - Act upon fast pace and changing environment.
Analytical skills - Working with numbers, negotiating prices, or setting priorities for your work.
You know economics and finance – Understanding of company financials: cash flow, P&L, income statements and cost breakdowns.
An interest in area of expertise and discovering the latest technologies and trends in an everchanging world.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken. You are comfortable in presenting and engaging with people in different business constellations.


Additional information
Does this sound like you? Why not Apply?
Please send us your application in English – CV and letter of motivation – August 25, 2023. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit!
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, Olivia Swärd at Olivia.sward@inter.ikea.com. If you have any questions regarding the position please contact hiring manager Per Rollmark at Per.rollmark1@inter.ikea.com
Looking forward to receiving your application!
Who we are in Category Area Indirect Procurement
Indirect Procurement organization (Category Area Indirect Procurement) is part of Purchasing Development and has received the task to operate across the Inter IKEA Group companies, between all three core businesses (Retail Concept / Supply /Range). Our ambition is to secure the best possible prerequisites for Inter IKEA Group to handle the new world, at the same time fulfilling the future needs of partnership and supplier innovations within Digital, Professional Services, Facility Management and Machinery & Equipment.
The sites we supply, as well as our supplier base, has an international scope with the point of gravity in Europe. At this moment we are in a build-up phase, so for you who thrive in a position where less is already decided, where you will have a high influence in both what to do and how to do it together going forward, this is a great job for you.