Business Developer - CA Indirect Procurement

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? Then why not apply?
We are now hiring our next Business Developer in CA Indirect Procurement in Purchasing Development, that will report to Basar Colakoglu!
Who we are in Category Area Indirect Procurement
Indirect Procurement organisation (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 (Franchise / 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.
Category description
The Category Professional Services and Facility Management has “4000 suppliers delivering business critical services to support the management and development of Inter IKEA in the fields of
HR services, including contingent workforce, consultancy, pay-rolling, compensation and benefits, education and learning
Product, technology and material development services, including testing, laboratory, research, certification and engineering services
Marketing and communication services, including market research, translation, and communication content creation
Corporate management and development services, including management consultancy, insurance and financial services
Meet, travel and courier services, including airlines, hotels, venues and parcel delivery services
Facility management Security & Cleaning e.g. services among IOS , Delft , Industry Factories
Global Test Procurements



Job Description


About the role
In accordance with the business plan, the Business Developer develops and implements-common action plans together with team members and internal stakeholders. This role delivers excellent performance in running operations and in building professional long-term business development. The Business Developer identifies and acts on new purchasing possibilities in order to secure an optimal sourcing set-up.
More specifically, your responsibilities will include:
Building professional long-term relationships with suppliers established on fact-based business leadership, by acting fair, honest, professional challenging.
Building strong relations with internal stakeholders across Inter IKEA.
Proactively working together with stakeholders and suppliers to identify and take the appropriate action on deviations, but also recognizing and anticipating on opportunities, future needs and developments.
Running sourcing activities and projects, such as tenders and contract re/negotiations.
Inducing and leading improvement activities, such as supplier development and purchase development process, by creating and implementing action plans together with stakeholders and suppliers.
Contributing in the development of ways of working and source to pay process for indirect procurement.

You also can expect to:
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


Are you our next Business Developer for CA Indirect Procurement? To succeed in this role we see that you have:
Passion for business and the end-goal – Both will come in handy when negotiating with suppliers, where you are to be strict but fair. 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 changing and demanding environment.
Analytical skills - working with numbers, negotiating prices, or setting priorities for your work, in a usually high paced and demanding environment.
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. Favorably, you have a great passion Services and Facilities
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 – 20 February, 2024 at the latest. 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, please contact Olivia Swärd at Olivia.sward@inter.ikea.com. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Basar Colakoglu at basar.colakoglu@inter.ikea.com.
We look forward receiving your application!