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About us

Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses (divisions): Franchise, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people.

Our aim is to provide our partners in the franchise system with the best conditions to implement and operate the IKEA Concept, and to create a strong foundation for future expansion and growth. Read more about us at http://www.inter.ikea.com/.

The world around us is changing. Rapid changes in competition, demand, technology, and regulations has entailed that it’s more important than ever before to be able to respond and adapt quickly. For IKEA though, one thing will always remain the same ─ our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people.

• IKEA Purchasing Services cooperates with furniture and home furnishing manufacturers in Europe and distributes it worldwide. Our task is to find and develop suppliers to produce furniture with perfect design and quality for as many people as possible. There are about 330 of us in Warsaw, a team made of many nationalities

About the role

As an Energy expert you will be accountable and in lead to develop Purchasing Logistic Central Europe to secure that we reach our goal with 100% Renewable energy 2030.

You will be supporting to reach contract for green energy certificates and purchase of green energy from the energy providers.

You will act as a coach who inspire and empower the people to perform at the best of their abilities. You will with your specialist competence work closely with business team and partners from different countries. You will support local teams in project roll out and make sure that learnings and methodologies are implemented in all different projects.

You will report to Sustainability Compliance Manager.

This position could be placed Warsaw, Poland or Prague, Czech Republic

Your main responsibilities are:

• You are an Energy expert
• You know and follow the development and changes within energy legislation.
• Supervise building business cases on construction projects for IKEA supply partners in Central Europe for renewable energy project. (PV, CHP)
• You will support to secure the tenders together with Business Developer and the local Renewable Energy project team and the business team.
• Support local team in energy data analysis from IKEA suppliers as well as in mapping of local electricity market.
• Support local team in running energy-related workshops for IKEA suppliers.
• Develop and lead strategic projects, activities and/or work streams within a Renewable Electricity for Supply Partners
• Monitor project status, secure project movement according to plan
• Manage dependencies and interfaces between projects and line organization
• Contribute actively to continuous development within establishing and improving common tools, processes, methodologies, and methods used to structure, measure, and document overall project performance.
• Support negotiations and coordinate actions with all stakeholders to create and secure total project delivery
• Manage change by supporting stakeholders in preparing receiving organizations, learning and communication activities

Your main capabilities are:

• You have knowledge about the European Energy market
• Project management
• Analytical skill
• Have experience and track record of change management
• Lead, mentor and/or coordinate people involved in project across all Inter IKEA Group.
• Strong in Communication
• Fluent in English
• German language is seen as an advantage
• Negotiation’s skill is seen as advantage

About you

You have passion for managing projects and initiatives through people, enjoy challenging and dynamic assignments in diverse multi-cultural teams and desire to develop IKEA, to lead, coach and implement business change. You have high energy, drive, and commitment to deliver better solutions for IKEA. If you have experiences from sustainability and stakeholder management, its highly appreciated.

Moreover, we also believe that you have a combination of the following knowledge, capabilities, and motivation.

You have strong communication skills, are fluent in English, flexible and able to travel. Our ideal candidate also flourishes in an environment of change and can act with the speed required for this business.  You should have a collaborative approach, be able to work with a variety of stakeholders and be comfortable working in the unknown at times.

You have a relevant degree and with at least 3-5 years of experience in work within the energy sector with a proven track record. You lead people & business by example and bring out the best from project team and organizations you encounter. You identify strongly with our values; you act as an ambassador for them and enjoy creating an environment where the IKEA values are a living reality.

Make your and others' dreams come true! Submit your application (resume and cover letter) in English as soon as possible but not later than June 18th, 2022. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Sustainability Compliance Manager Susanne Ek, Susanne.ek1@inter.ikea.com,

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Dorota Krzyszczak [email protected]. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate.

Please send us your application including motivation letter and CV in English. 

We look forward to receiving your application!