Business Development Manager

1 month ago


Älmhults Kommun, Sweden Ikea Full time
Job Description

We are on an exciting journey of sustainable plastic material in IKEA, focusing on recycled and renewable materials at an affordable price. As a Business Developer for Plastic Raw Material, you will play a key role in developing and leading a supplier base for innovative and sustainable plastic raw materials.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build long-term professional business relationships with suppliers
  • Work to lower/optimize costs at suppliers, contributing to total lower costs for IKEA's supply chain and end customers
  • Secure best material suppliers and material choices for new product development and product improvements
  • Lead contract review and signing processes between IKEA and suppliers
  • Develop and execute common action plans with suppliers to deliver on Category Business plans
  • Challenge suppliers to improve all aspects of supplier performance according to IKEA's supply strategy
  • Evaluate and develop existing production capacities, especially for recycled plastic materials
  • Identify and implement new business opportunities
  • Ensure suppliers meet social and environmental standards
Requirements

We are looking for a candidate with profound experience in leading global purchasing and sourcing operations. A background in plastic materials and production is an advantage. You should share IKEA's values and culture and have a strong interest in working for a home furnishings company.

As a person, you should have lots of energy, drive, and commitment to achieve excellent results. You should have an entrepreneurial mindset, a simple leadership approach, and the ability to transfer big pictures into concrete actions. You should be business-minded, good in communication, and able to build and maintain relations. You should be willing to act on opportunities and have the skills to communicate fluently in English.



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