Sourcing Developer

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Sourcing Developer
IKEA of Sweden, Älmhult

Do you want to lead sourcing activities in a global environment? Do you want to lead sourcing activities for a unique and competitive range? If yes, this might be the perfect challenge for you! At IKEA of Sweden we develop and make the IKEA range available to stores and customers all over the world. Within the responsibilities of IKEA of Sweden lies the development, sourcing, supply and steering of a unique, competitive and efficient range.

In the Sourcing Developer role you act as a bridge between the home furnishing businesses and the category in setting up the optimal sourcing conditions. From that position you lead and secure that both production and customer perspective is considered in all our products. You are responsible for sourcing activities in the product development process evaluating material and choices of technique related to cost, capacity, quality and sustainability and ensuring that product development is in-line with supplier production capabilities.

Assignment
-You will work together with Business stakeholders in the Business Area and with Categories to find the best business set up with lowest total cost as goal
-Evaluating material and technique choices related to cost, capacity, quality and sustainability securing total Supply chain perspective for our products
-Leading sourcing activities in the product development process securing the development on the factory floor
-Actively monitoring performance of NEWs and Running range and acting upon deviations
-Communicating purchase needs and priorities to our Categories and plan capacities
-Securing that each product has a correct landed price to Retail at lowest Total Cost

Is this your next challenge?

To be a successful Sourcing Developer we would like you to have 3-5 years of experience in related field of work with proven track record. You have a university degree in technology, business administration or corresponding knowledge. You have experience of negotiations, knowledge of the global market, supply chain and basic finance as well as in material. You have leadership skills and it is an advantage if you have experience from working as Project Leader for various projects. Prior experience in a Textile related environment will be useful, though not mandatory.

As a person you are highly motivated, decisive, analytical and have a strong business drive. You have the ability to foresee the consequences of one's own actions and act based on high moral and ethical principles. You have an overall view with both operational and tactical thinking.

Since IKEA of Sweden is a truly international environment, you need to be fluent in English, both spoken and written. You will work in an environment where your ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people".

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Specialist Fanny Sjödell, fanny.sjodell1@ikea.com. We will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. So don't delay, please send us your application in English today!

We look forward receiving your application!