Sourcing & Procurement Specialist, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
United States, King of Prussia

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

As a Business Developer, you will work with a micro-team to develop and implement action plans with suppliers, reduce costs, improve designs, and explore new purchasing possibilities while adhering to sustainability and ethical practices. You will lead supplier relationships, challenge performance, and leverage logistics, quality, manufacturing, and sustainability expertise.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for building professional and long-term relationships through the IKEA way of doing business, based on a shared business model, trust, and transparency
Professionally challenge suppliers to constantly improve all aspects of supplier performance according to supplier action plan
Lead supplier development projects and create and implement action plans together with suppliers that support the Category Business Plan
Responsible for lowering total cost at the supplier level through optimizing the value chain
Partner with suppliers to continuously increase the competitiveness through new purchasing possibilities such as new technology, new material and/or production techniques
Lead the business agenda by involving and engaging competence needed, such as logistics, quality, manufacturing and sustainability
Responsible for ensuring IKEA is compliant with the IKEA Purchasing Manual, other agreed working methods, product documentation, and social & quality compliances

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, other relevant degree or relevant experience
2-4 years sourcing experience (preference within food sector)
Purchasing experience working with Total Cost and Value Chain Analysis
Hands on experience in supplier development and vendor management
Experience in contract negotiations
Ability to run complex RFQ/RFP/RFI
Proven track record of product price negotiations
Self-driven and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly effective communication skills
Proven record of developing business plans and consistently meeting/exceeding results
In-depth and fact-based analysis skills
Ability to build strong trustful relations with suppliers and stakeholders
Finely tuned indirect leadership skills
Organized and capable to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Energy, drive, and commitment to deliver better product for the many people
Drive to be independent and autonomous to lead suppliers
Travel required (30-50%)

What we offer:

Equal Opportunity work environment
IKEA values diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Inclusive work culture free of discrimination and harassment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 27, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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