IKEA
Improving Lives One Career at a Time
The founder of IKEA had the powerful vision to improve the everyday lives of people through affordable,
comfortable and practical home furnishings. Today, nearly 60 years after the opening of the first IKEA
store, that idea continues to carry through in the down-to-earth, straightforward IKEA philosophy of
helping to improve the lives of our team members, both as individuals and in their professional roles, so
that together we are strongly committed to creating a better everyday life for ourselves and our
customers. At IKEA, we don't just want to fill jobs; we want to partner with our people. We want to
recruit unique individuals who share our values. If this sounds ideal to you, we encourage you to explore
this outstanding opportunity with a global leader:
Business Developer (Purchaser) Trainee
Houston, TX
The Business Developer Trainee is a part of the purchasing team also consisting of Supply Planner and
Technician. The BD is a member of Trading Area (TA) Business Developers' group. Within defined part of
the business and legal framework of IKEA - secure excellence in running operations by optimizing the
purchasing possibilities, developing performance of the existing and finding new suppliers, participate in
creating an efficient supplier structure.
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Development of supplier performance:
Constantly improve supplier performance to create capability for long term development
On every day base work to optimize costs of IKEA products
Transfer Category Business Plan to operational 1-12 month action plan for particular supplier
Together with each supplier set the goals and create action plan that will enhance the full
potentials of the business
Execute fulfilment of goals and action plans
Negotiate with suppliers according to IKEA values and guide lines
Evaluate and develop existing production capacities
Cooperate in the product life cycle process
Builds effective and actively maintains relation with supplier
Is responsible that supplier meets social, environmental standards
Is responsible for the delivery and quality performance
In all situations act as an IKEA Ambassador
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Material and production knowledge including cost of production within own area of purchasing
Excellent negotiation skills
Economics and Financial knowledge
Excellent skills in working with the cost drivers in the purchasing part of the supply chain
Appropriate knowledge about legal documents linked to IKEA purchasing operation
Fluent in English
Energy, drive and commitment to reach excellent results
Sense and passion in leading business and people
Capability to handle business with big picture in mind
Ability to transfer big picture into concrete actions
Persistence in pursuing goals despite obstacles having in mind global picture
Excellence in communication and building and maintaining of relations
Willingness to act on opportunities
Flexibility in change (both handling and leading), being open for new ideas, approaches and
information
IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace, an unparalleled
working environment, excellent compensation and unlimited advancement opportunities.
For additional information and to apply online, please visit the direct link below:
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