New Business Project Leader
Core
Identify and develop new business and market opportunities in existing and new purchasing markets, deploy new product types and functions, and pilot new business models.
Role type
Senior New Business Project Leader (Sourcing & Innovation)
Builds
New supply markets, suppliers, sub-suppliers, development partners, new product types, material innovations, and pilot business models.
Domain
Retail (Home Furnishing) / Global Sourcing / Supply Chain Innovation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic analysis, project management, stakeholder facilitation, supplier relationship management, market trend analysis, change management, risk assessment, business case creation, cross-functional leadership, compliance management
Preferred skills
Entrepreneurial mindset, ability to lead in unknown contexts, holistic business view, adaptability to different business contexts, passion for IKEA culture
Technologies
Project management tools, IKEA Purchasing Manual systems
Responsibilities
Explore and analyze markets and industries to identify business opportunities; manage and deliver portfolio of sourcing projects including startup of new suppliers and regions; lead deployment projects for new product innovations and business models; establish long-term relationships with new suppliers and business partners; act as Business Developer for suppliers not handed over to CAT on time.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities