Strategic Purchaser

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Purchaser to join our Procurement organization at Ingka. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading all procurement activities and projects within the Energy, Water, and Waste categories across the Nordic countries and potentially in other European countries.

1. Procurement Management: Lead all procurement activities and projects within the Energy, Water, and Waste categories, focusing on innovative energy and waste management solutions.
2. Project Oversight: Manage the commercial aspects of project preparation, including supplier selection, pre-qualification, tendering, negotiation of services, materials, and equipment, as well as contracting and follow-up.
3. Market Analysis: Actively monitor the market to make informed sourcing strategies, understand supplier markets, and identify relevant trends. Support strategic planning and goal achievement in the Energy, Water, and Waste categories, with an emphasis on sustainability and cost reduction in real estate development.
4. Compliance and Partnership Building: Ensure strict adherence to procurement processes and build long-lasting partnerships with stakeholders and key suppliers based on a shared business model. Maintain trusted relationships aligned with the Ingka way of doing business, emphasizing compliance with IWAY and our Code of Conduct to ensure ethical and sustainable practices.

We are part of Ingka Group, the company behind IKEA. Our mission is to bring IKEA into the lives of the many people in more than 30 countries around the world. We work together with colleagues and suppliers to identify and understand all kinds of needs related to IKEA operations. Our goal is to develop meaningful and better procurement practices that support IKEA's growth and sustainability.