Category Purchaser at IT Procurement

Category Purchaser at IT Procurement
IKEA Indirect Material and Services AB

Do you want to be an important part of IKEA IMS growth and develop the IKEA IT purchasing? Can you see yourself be a part of a leading and high performing purchasing team at IKEA IMS? Do you have a strong drive to do things better and constantly being on your way? Then we are looking for you!
In this position, as a Category Purchaser for IT Procurement at IKEA IMS, you will be the primary commercial interface towards global suppliers and stakeholders and you will support all global IT procurement within the IKEA Group. You will be responsible for driving supplier selections from start to end and negotiate large scale complex purchasing agreements. You will work in an international, cross functional environment and work closely with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies and execute procurement projects. Therefore an important part of your role is to build trustful relationships with stakeholders.

Does this sound interesting?
We are looking for a candidate with:
- A minimum of 5 years? experience of IT procurement from international organizations.
- A university degree in Business Administration, Engineering or corresponding knowledge.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Willingness to travel.

We are looking for someone who has a strong business mind-set, is good at building relationships and has a strong drive. You possess good cooperation skills and have excellent communication skills. You are humble and have willpower, with the ability to create togetherness and enthusiasm around you. Naturally, you are interested in home furnishings and the IKEA values permeate your everyday life.

IKEA OFFERS you the opportunity to work in a growing company with a sound business idea. You gain the opportunity to further develop your professional knowledge in your daily work, and to work in an environment in which people and a sense of community and affinity are central values.

If you want to be part of something big, this could be the right challenge for you. We look forward to receiving your application!