Purchaser

In this role, you will help shape and execute our category and market action plans. You'll ensure efficient and compliant procurement processes, foster strong partnerships, and identify new opportunities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Group Procurement sourcing process end-to-end.
• Build long-term, trustful partnerships with key suppliers and business partners.
• Ensure compliance with the Ingka Code of Conduct and IKEA way of doing business.
• Challenge suppliers to improve performance.
• Monitor sourcing options, supplier markets, and trends.
• Communicate inclusively and listen actively.
• Collaborate with team members to find synergies and achieve goals.
• Adapt to new circumstances and contribute to change.
• Analyze business needs, reduce costs, and develop standards.
• Monitor industry developments and explore new business opportunities.

Een dag met ons in jouw leven
We are Ingka Procurement, part of Ingka Group. We bring IKEA into the lives of the many people in more than 30 countries around the world. As IKEA grows it will be increasingly important that we have a way of sourcing and supplying that is fit to grow with IKEA. Together with colleagues all over the world we work to identify and understand all kinds of needs related to IKEA operations. Together with our suppliers we meet those needs innovatively, cost-effectively and with sustainability built in from the start. We secure a high-performing supplier base that can contribute to and grow together with IKEA in the future. Our ambition is to develop meaningful and better procurement!

Wie je bent
We are looking for someone who is eager to improve and develop our construction project investments. Your strong communication skills will help turn complex procurement solutions into new opportunities for Ingka.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A university degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in construction procurement and excellent market knowledge.
• Strong business acumen and project management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry-specific conditions and macro-economic trends.
• A fact-based approach with experience in supplier management and development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in data analytical tools, including SAP procurement.
• Fluency in English and Dutch, both written and verbal.

You excel at building and maintaining relationships and have a strong business mindset and drive. You thrive on change and new ways of working, always looking for new possibilities and better solutions. Experience in construction procurement projects and managing business at a country or regional level with multiple partners is essential.