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?

If so, come and develop the IKEA business together with us! We are now looking for a new Business Developer for Category Green Plants based in Dortmund.

At IKEA, we see things a little differently. We onboard our suppliers as partners with whom we create long-term relationships. We want them to grow with us, become more efficient and achieve affordable sustainability.

A few perks of being one of us:

• We believe in you! You get the privilege and the responsibility to lead a diverse team and world-class suppliers, while finding innovative ways to drive the business for IKEA.
• We trust you! You have the confidence and freedom to lead your team and organize your time. Your well-being is our priority. A variety of rewarding work awaits you, which you will be able to combine alongside your hobbies or family
• We grow with you! In regular informal talks with your manager, you can explore your development and carrier opportunities, and we will support you on the way. We embrace making mistakes and learning from them. For us, at IKEA, that is the best way forward.

THE ASSIGNMENT

As a Business Developer, you will be an informal leader of a 3-member micro-team. With a Production Engineer, who takes cares of the production process and quality, and a Supply Planner who handles logistics. Based on the analysis, you will draw up an action plan once a year to reduce production costs and to develop the business, all within the framework of sustainability and ethical business practices.

You also can expect to:

• Develop partnerships with suppliers – The micro team travels regularly, in order to solve production issues and to provide suppliers with feedback and help with the implementation of the action plan
• Create production calculations – Look for cost saving opportunities for both existing and new products
• Operation – Communicate with suppliers, the management in team meetings regarding project implementation and data entry

To succeed in this role:

• You know economics and finance – Understanding of company financials: cash flow, P&L, income statements and cost breakdowns
• 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 problem solving the regular business issues
• The art of dealing with people – empathy and great communication skills to coordinate your micro-team. This comes in handy when collaborating  with suppliers and stakeholders in the IKEA supply chain
• Analytical skills - working with numbers, negotiating prices, or setting priorities for your work, in a usually high paced and demanding environment
• An interest in production and discovering the latest technologies in home furnishing
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. You are comfortable in presenting and engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Driving License (B)

We offer you varied work tasks both in the office and at IKEA suppliers with a fun, friendly, non-hierarchical, open and international team atmosphere. Moreover, you have a wide range of education and self-development possibilities. We also hope you want to contribute with your unique competence to IKEAs future growth!

Please send us your application in English – CV and letter of motivation until June 16th, 2022. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a good fit.

Please, be aware that this is a fulltime position located in Dortmund, Germany.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please send an email through the system and we will come back to you as soon as possible.

Our culture and values are based on equal opportunities, and we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.