IKEA of Sweden, or IoS, is responsible for developing the IKEA range and making it available to stores and customers all over the world. At IKEA of Sweden you will work in a company with endless opportunities to develop in different operational areas and countries. Safe and healthy products is the number one priority for IKEA. It has always formed an essential part of our vision “To create a better everyday life for the many people”. We believe that all people have the right to safe and healthy products that are free from harmful chemicals. To secure compliance as well as safe products, from a chemical perspective, we are now looking for a Product Requirement Specialist (PRS) for Chemicals in surface coatings, coverings, and adhesives to the main office for IKEA of Sweden located in Älmhult, Sweden

As a PRS with a focus on Chemicals in surface coatings, coverings, and adhesives you will provide specialist support within this area of competence. Your main task will be to develop and support organization on the IKEA chemical requirements for all our surface coatings and coverings, applicable for a big part of the IKEA range. Together with colleagues and stakeholders, you will set the pre-conditions to secure safe products that comply with market requirements and that fulfil or even exceed customer expectations in all our markets.

More specifically you will:

• Influence current or upcoming regulations for prioritized areas
• Support the organisation with competence development activities and implementation of product requirements
• Share your competence, experience, and learnings with colleagues
• Build and grow an internal and external network needed to succeed in your assignment
• Monitor regulatory movements, and scientific data related to the specific area
• Secure that the product requirements are documented and communicated in a clear and simple way

We are looking for you who have knowledge in chemicals in various coatings on wood and metal and as well, have knowledge in or experience from surface coatings and/or the adhesive industry, e.g., industrial wood or metal coating. You have, furthermore, knowledge in basic chemicals legislations (EU REACH, CLP etc). You know how to navigate in a complex international organisation, where you take lead and the responsibility within your assignment. It´s a plus if you have experience from working with requirements or compliance-related tasks. You have a university degree within the area of Chemistry, chemical engineering, toxicology, environmental science or similar.

You are driven by a strong curiosity and have a desire to find better ways together with others, always with the business and our customers in focus. Since we are working in an international environment you need to be strong in communicating in English. Ability to work in a structured way is a pre-condition and of course acting and leading according to the IKEA values.

Does this sound like your next challenge?

We look forward to receiving your application in English as soon as possible but not later than the 13th of June. The position is located in Älmhult, Sweden and we will support with relocation support if necessary. If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to Therese Lilliebladh ([email protected]) and if you have any questions about the process, please contact People & Culture Recruiter Maria Fröberg Larsson, +46 766 190 996.

Älmhult is an inspirational working environment, based on creativity and innovation, which gives you the opportunity to work and interact with people from all around the world.

IKEA Range & Supply has the responsibility to develop, design, produce and supply the IKEA stores with home furnishing solutions available to the many people. Each year IKEA Range & Supply introduce 2 000 new products in the IKEA stores. The total range is almost 10 000 products. IKEA of Sweden is a part of IKEA Range & Supply.