Business Developer, Category Solid Wood

At IKEA, we do things a little different. We think, differently. Act, differently. And work differently as well. We like to break things. Like rules. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. And beds disguised as sofas. Even plant balls that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. By 2030, we hope to help millions more look forward to going home.

Want to help make this happen? Join our global Purchasing Development business!

It is filled with curious and passionate people, that get energy from influencing, interacting, and working together to deliver great business results.

If so, come and develop the IKEA business together with us! We are now looking for a new Business Developer for Category Solid Wood in Warsaw office.

At IKEA, we see things a little differently. We onboard our suppliers as partners with whom we create long-term relationships. We want them to grow with us, become more efficient and achieve affordable sustainability.

• Proven experience in purchasing, development, and maintenance of business relations with external partners.
• Passion for leading business agenda, working with people, and making things happen.
• Economic and financial knowledge with the ability to work with and understand numbers.
• Very good knowledge of production process and related cost drivers is an advantage.
• 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, listen to others, and provide feedback.
• Openness to changes and ability to work efficiently in a fast-changing environment.
• Readiness to multitask.
• Proactive approach to daily work.
• Readiness to seek new solutions and challenge existing "status quo".
• Capability to handle business with 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 suppliers, focusing on delivering seamless supply performance.
• Collaborate with a Production Engineer handling production process, quality, and compliance to IKEA standards.
• Work alongside a Supply Planner managing logistics, capacity, and production planning.
• Develop annual action plans with the team and suppliers based on strategic and tactical goals.
• Drive innovations, secure growth, improve the business and contribute to category business agenda.

This job requires travelling up to 30% of the time. This is a full-time position, based in Warsaw, Poland. Applications must be submitted in English by 31st of August at the latest.