The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. A big mission which requires people with big passion. Come join us in this journey and let’s make the world better together!

We are now hiring a Compliance Specialist at Supply Sustainability! In our function one purpose is to manage implementation of IWAY, the IKEA way for responsibly procuring products, services, materials, and components. It’s our supplier code of conduct that sets clear requirements and ways of working with environmental, social, and working conditions, as well as animal welfare, for all IKEA suppliers and service providers.

In this position you will report to the IWAY Development Leader in IKEA Supply.

About the role
As a compliance specialist you will contribute to the business by ensuring the integrity, credibility and effectiveness of the IWAY system throughout the IKEA supply chain.

Your assignment includes to:

• Strategize and plan the continuous program for external verification and assurance of IWAY implementation in IKEA Supply
• Define and lead implementation of effective and efficient ways of working
• Vendor management (define needs, manage operational relationship with contracted third parties)
• Onboarding, competence development and approval of third-party assessors
• Operational coordination of third-party assurance activities with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Analyse results and take continuous learnings from the program. Lead implementation of identified improvements across the organization 
• Lead and/or participate in various development projects connected to sustainability compliance in IKEA Supply.
• Live and show in behavior, IKEA culture and values

In order to shine in this role, we hope to see that you check the following boxes:

• Formal training and education in sustainability or closely related field
• Minimum 5 years experience working with a wide range of sustainability compliance issues in a multinational business.
•  Advanced leadership skills & excellent communication in both spoken and written English
• Deep knowledge & awareness of sustainability trends and issues
• Ability to understand the needs of the business and of society and build strategy and approaches
• Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders and influence change
• Ability to think strategically and translate this into operational actions
• Ability to challenge and develop existing ways of working

It is a bonus if you have deep understanding of the IKEA business model.

Does this sound like you? Yes? Then, why not apply?
Thank you for reading this far. We believe that your value is greater and more important than just your CV. So if you like the idea of working at IKEA, please feel free to write to us and let's meet. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English latest by 27th of April, 2022.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Henrik Wilson, IWAY Development Leader at [email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Recruiter Annette Scheer at +46 072 388 58 02.

IKEA Supply is responsible to source, manufacture and distribute IKEA products to the IKEA retailers.

The IKEA Supply sustainability functions assignment is to 1) secure and verify that all materials, products and services are sourced, produced, and delivered to IKEA franchisees in line with our sustainability strategy 2) develop and implement our IKEA sourcing standards and programs as well as working with international third-party standards 3) integrate sustainability into relevant business processes, and ensure relevant goals, measurements and follow-up on development and performance across the supply chain.