Business Developer
Core
Lead global purchasing and sourcing operations to develop an innovative supplier base, lower costs, and secure materials for new product developments and improvements for IKEA.
Role type
Senior Business Developer (Global Sourcing)
Builds
Optimized supplier base for relevant materials, specifically including recycled plastic materials, for the IKEA supply chain.
Domain
Home furnishings / Global Supply Chain / Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Leading global purchasing and sourcing operations, Plastic material and production background, Building long-term meaningful relationships, Negotiating with suppliers, Leading RFQs, Contract review and signing, Supplier performance management, Developing action plans with suppliers, Evaluating production capacities, Identifying new business opportunities, Ensuring social and environmental standards compliance
Preferred skills
Entrepreneurial mindset, Simple leadership approach, Bringing people together towards innovative ideas
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Build long-term professional business relationships with specific suppliers; Negotiate with suppliers and lead RFQs to optimize costs; Secure best material suppliers for new product developments and improvements; Lead contract review and signing processes; Lead the business and performance of the supplier team; Develop and execute action plans with suppliers; Professionally challenge suppliers to improve performance; Evaluate and develop existing production capacities for recycled plastic materials; Pro-actively identify and implement new business opportunities; Ensure suppliers meet social and environmental standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC