Supplier Relations Leader – Enterprise Applications & Business Platforms
Core
Own strategic relationships with enterprise application and business-platform suppliers to align commercial strategies, platform roadmaps, and IKEA business priorities.
Role type
Senior Supplier Relations Leader (Enterprise Applications & Business Platforms)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships for critical business processes (supply chain, procurement, workforce management, ERP)
Domain
Enterprise Software / SaaS / Indirect Procurement
Required skills
Strategic supplier relationship management, Enterprise software market knowledge, Commercial negotiation, Stakeholder management, Risk mitigation, Business transformation alignment
Preferred skills
Experience with SAP, Workday, Oracle, ServiceNow, Infor, Knowledge of ERP/Supply-chain platforms, Ability to challenge software licensing models
Technologies
SAP, Workday, Ivalua, ServiceNow, Infor, Oracle, o9, Coupa
Responsibilities
Own relationships with strategic enterprise application suppliers, Develop supplier strategies aligned with business priorities, Lead supplier governance and executive reviews, Drive supplier performance and innovation, Support complex commercial negotiations and renewals, Identify opportunities for cost optimization and consolidation
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership
