Product Compliance Specialist

Looking for a kick-start in your international career? Or have you been working a few years and need new challenges?

IKEA is one of the world's leading home furnishing companies. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.

The role of IKEA Purchasing & Logistics is to buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions. Purchasing & Logistics Area North is one of 8 Purchasing & Logistics Areas in the world, and our co-workers are based in Älmhult, Dortmund, Kaunas and Moscow.

For you it’s important that a job is not just ‘a job’. Same for us! We offer a position that will challenge you every day and let you grow. For this position we are looking for a Product Compliance Specialist who is up for a true adventure! In this role you will get a unique opportunity to grow an international experience and network from day 1.

Here’s the deal:
You will get the chance to work and live in four of our different locations (Älmhult, Dortmund, Kaunas and Moscow) to gain an overall picture and understanding of the whole Product Quality agenda. The idea is to offer you the opportunity to learn from the reality of each one of our offices, taking on specific assignments and working with the local teams in each country. Moreover, you will also have the chance to work in regional and global projects. After the introduction period and the first contact with the different sites, you will continue to work in Älmhult.

Examples of assignments:
Lead and facilitate training for Business teams and Suppliers to develop competence about IoS Specifications, testing, ways of working and compliance tools
Perform spot check in the frame of the Gate Checks routine to verify that the new products complies with documentation and CONNECT requirements. As well, from time to time on project basis, to verify compliance on the running product range
Coach and Support the Business teams in daily operations and in evaluate new potential suppliers by addressing risks/risk mitigation connected to Product safety and Chemical Compliance
Mapping and perform risk assessment of critical chemical substances/materials and processes
Participate in the development of new IoS specification requirements, by securing input is given on potential impacts from a supply chain perspective
Contribute in developing and lead implementation of global product compliance working methods and tools, and co-ordinate local implementation


The position is located in Älmhult. Please note that we will interview continuously, so send us your application online as soon as possible, but on 26th April the latest.

If you would like to know more about the position, please send us a message in SmartRecruiters! We will be happy to support you. 

IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world leader in life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us. We look forward to receiving your application! (In English)