Business Developer, Category Solid Wood

At IKEA, the Purchasing Development business is a global operation focused on developing long-term relationships with suppliers as partners, aiming for growth, efficiency, and affordable sustainability. The role is based in the Warsaw office and is part of the global Purchasing Development team.

• Proven experience in purchasing, development, and maintenance of business relations with external partners
• Passion for leading business agendas, working with people, and making things happen
• Economic and financial knowledge with ability to work and understand numbers
• Very good knowledge of production processes and related cost drivers is advantageous
• Strong negotiation skills, leadership, and high decisiveness
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written; knowledge of Polish is an additional asset
• Ability to build good relations and communicate effectively, including listening and giving feedback
• Openness to change and ability to work efficiently in fast-changing environments
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proactive approach in daily work
• Willingness to search for new solutions and challenge the existing status quo
• Capability to handle business with a big-picture perspective and translate it into concrete actions
• Personal interest in home furnishing products
• Active driving license category B

• Be a member of a 3-function micro-team focusing on particular suppliers
• Drive business agenda with your supplier and focus on delivering seamless supply performance
• Collaborate with a Production Engineer to oversee production process, quality, and compliance to IKEA standards
• Work with a Supply Planner managing logistics, capacity, and production planning
• Develop and deliver annual action plans with the team and suppliers based on strategic and tactical goals
• Drive innovations, secure growth, and improve the business contributing to the category business agenda

This is a full-time position based in Warsaw, Poland. The selection process requires applying in English by the 31st of August. The role requires travel up to 30% of the time.