Purchaser (temporary)

In this role, you contribute to the development and execution of category/market action plans by: securing compliance of Group Procurement purchase process. Building long term partnerships and drive supplier performance. Working together with relevant business partner to identify business needs and opportunities.

Responsibilities

Take fully responsibility for following and securing the Group Procurement sourcing process end-to-end; Be responsible for building long term trustful partnerships with key suppliers and business partners; Secure compliance to Ingka Code of Conduct and IKEA way of doing business; Be responsible for supplier management and supplier performance by professionally challenge suppliers to constantly improve all aspects of their performance; Through proactive market monitoring give input about sourcing options, supplier market, market trends and contributing to the development of the category/sourcing plans; Communicate in a straightforward and inclusive manner; listen actively to gain information, guide and support; Co-operate with members of your team and with other units to find and explore synergies, seek opportunities for improvement and accomplish common goals; Demonstrate willingness and contribute to change by taking necessary actions and adapting to new circumstances; Analyse business needs, identify and reduce un-necessary costs, develop standards in cooperation with business partners; Continuously monitor industry development, supplier market dynamics and cost drivers in order to find new business opportunities and explore the innovation potential; Contribute to the development and execution of category/market action plans; Secure compliance of Group Procurement purchase process; Build long term partnerships and drive supplier performance; Work together with relevant business partner to identify business needs and opportunities

Requirements

University degree in Engineering, Business Administration or corresponding; Construction procurement related experience and excellent market knowledge; Excellent business knowledge and mindset and strong project management skills; Deep knowledge of industry and market specific conditions as well as macro-economic trends; Fact-based approach and experience of supplier management and development; Good analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills; Good knowledge of data analytical tools incl. SAP procurement; Fluent in English and Dutch both written and verbal; Experience with stakeholder management and excellent communication skills; Deep understanding of the construction market and familiarity with different types of procurement strategies; Good understanding of the construction industry, significant background in facility management and project management experience; Strong desire to find ways to improve and develop project investments; Strong communication skills and ability to turn complex procurement solutions into new opportunities; Natural in building and maintaining good relationships with people; Strong business mindset and drive; Motivation by change and new ways of working; Experience from procurement projects and driving business on a country or regional level with multiple business partners; Open-minded, straightforward and shared IKEA values