National Purchaser Denmark, IKEA IMS

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About the job

National Purchaser, Denmark
IKEA Indirect Material and Services

You see things a little differently. So do we . The IKEA Vision is to create a better life for the many people – our customers, co-workers and the people who produce our products. The development of IKEA reflects a strong culture for learning. We learn from our customers and suppliers, we learn from our experiences, we learn from each other.
Come see things a little differently with us.

About the job
As a National Purchaser you have an important role to support the IKEA stores and sites in Denmark with the purchase of indirect material and services such as facility services (cleaning, security and waste removal), HR services, marketing services etc. You will be responsible for leading purchase projects from the very start to the final agreements.

You have the responsibility to lead the national purchasing process of indirect material and services. You will actively improve and develop the IKEA IMS business in Denmark as well as to lead and follow the IKEA IMS purchase concept. An important part of your role is to build trustful relations with stakeholders and users to achieve the best solutions. Together with the stakeholders you will ensure the compliance of agreements. You will secure sustainability and business ethics standards. It is also important that you contribute and exchange experiences with other purchasers within IKEA IMS.

You will be part of a small local team that consists of two National Purchasers that are located in Denmark at stakeholder and you will report to the Regional Purchase Manager located in Sweden. You cooperate with the other Nordic countries and some purchase projects are driven over the boarders.

About you
You have a university degree within finance, legal or Business Administration. Today you probably work as a Business Navigation Manager, Project Manager or as a Purchaser.

As a person you have a business mindset with a strong drive. You are open to changes and always to look for new possibilities and develop ways of working.Furthermore you have proven analytical and problem solving skills.We believe that you are a good leader with great co-operation and communication skills and you like to interact with people and build trustworthy relations.

Besides Danish, you are fluent in English, both written and verbal and you are used to work in Excel and PowerPoint. It is an advantage if you have experience from e-sourcing tools.

For us at IKEA, the most important thing is that you share our values. As a person you are humble and have willpower. You also have the ability to create togetherness and enthusiasm around you. IKEA IMS is growing and you have great opportunities to grow and develop together with us.

Learn more and apply with us at IKEA.dk/job. The selection process will take place on an ongoing basis and please note that we do not accept applications via email.

If you have any questions about this vacancy you are welcome to contact recruiting manager Mattias Ellerth, +46 (0)701 46 59 79. For other questions regarding the recruitment process you are welcome to contact HR business partner Ida Ericson, +46 (0)72 193 74 43.

We are on an exciting journey and if you want to be part of something big, this could be the right challenge for you!

The IKEA Group is a world leader in the home furnishing business. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. The IKEA Group operates in 43 countries and our retail operations include 321 IKEA stores in 28 countries.

IKEA Indirect Material and Services (IKEA IMS) is a global organisation, founded in 2004, providing the IKEA stores, offices and units with products, services and solutions (everything from shopping trollies to marketing services). We are 450 co-workers that together with key competences across IKEA enable smart solutions needed to operate the IKEA business and which contribute to a greater customer experience. IKEA IMS is located in Älmhult, Malmö, Wiesbaden, Philadelphia and Shanghai and we have local presence and support in most countries where IKEA operates.

Job ID

275148BR

Removal Date

26/03/2017