Sustainability Developer, Nordic countries, IKEA IMS

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About the job

Sustainability Developer – Nordic countries
IKEA Indirect Material & Services, Malmö, Sweden

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 Sustainability Developer, your main focus will be to support the purchasing teams and suppliers in the Nordic countries with IWAY (IKEA's supplier Code of Conduct) implementation to improve the overall Sustainability performance in relevant areas. You will also create motivation and inspire suppliers and purchasing teams to continuously identify the sustainability related business opportunities.

Your task is to support the purchasing teams in assessment of potential new suppliers that have the willingness and capability to comply with IKEA demands within given timeframe. You will also support them in carrying out the different steps of the IWAY tool kit for a sustainable supply base. Furthermore, you will support suppliers in implementing IWAY and make it and integral part of their management systems. The position is based on a lot of strategic collaboration with purchase teams, stakeholders and suppliers in Nordic countries.

This position is placed at Hubhult in Malmö, Sweden and you will report to the Regional Purchase Manager. Your matrix manager is IKEA IMS Sustainability Manager where you are part of a network with other Sustainability Developers.

About you
We are looking for you with a real passion for Sustainability related issues and a good understanding of suppliers' daily operational activities. You also have knowledge ofsupplier code of conduct (IWAY) audit methodology and techniques.

We believe you havea college degree within Business Administration, legal, environmental science or similar. You have experience of project management and it is an advantage if you have professional experience from working in a purchasing organization or within Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. You are familiar with Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint in particular.

As a person you have a business mind-set with a drive to deliver results. You are open to changes and have the ability to create awareness, motivate and lead others in sustainability issues. You are a good leader with great co-operation and communication skills and you like to interact with people and build trustworthy relations.

You will work with different people in different locations and the position will require travel.
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.

We are looking forward to receive your application, written in English . 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 Mattias Ellerth, Regional Purchase Manager, or For other questions regarding the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Ida Ericson, HR Business Partner, or 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 48 countries which include the franchisees.

IKEA Indirect Material and Services (IKEA IMS) is a global organization, founded in 2004, providing the IKEA stores, offices and units with products, services and solutions (everything from shopping trollies to marketing services). We are 500 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

293018BR

Removal Date

08/09/2017