Business Developer

Job description

About the job

“IKEA offers well-designed, functional home furnishings at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. The role of the supply process is to buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions. IKEA Purchasing Area South East Asia has co-workers based in Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok and Jakarta; and is one of nine Purchasing Areas in the world”

When you grow, IKEA grows too
Purchasing Area South East Asia is currently looking for

BUSINESS DEVELOPER cum SUPPLY PLANNER, Lighting Team
(Location: Ho Chi Minh)

As a Business Developer you will be working within defined part of the business and legal framework of IKEA – to secure excellence in running operations by optimizing the purchasing possibilities. Furthermore you will participate in creating an efficient supplier structure

Business Developer will together with a team:
·  On every day base work to optimize costs of IKEA products.
·  Together with each supplier set the goals and create action plans based on the Category directions that will enhance the full potentials of the business.
·  Negotiate with suppliers according to IKEA values and guidelines.
·  Evaluate and develop existing production capacities.
·  Build effective and actively maintains relations with suppliers.
·  Be responsible that suppliers meet social and environmental standards.
·  Be responsible for the delivery and quality performance.
·  Secure right competence to challenge and develop suppliers.
·  In all situations act as an IKEA Ambassador.
Is this the right challenge for you?
We are looking for you who have:
·  Good knowledge in material and production including experience in identifying main cost drivers for efficient production in the supply chain.
·  Purchasing experience.
·  Academic degree in economics or equivalent experience.
·  Fluency in English. Capabilities & Motivation
·  Lots of energy, drive and commitment to reach excellent results.
·  Sense and passion for leading business and people.
·  Capability to handle business with a big picture in mind and turning that into concrete actions.
·  Persistence in pursuing goals despite obstacles at the same time as maintaining flexibility in the business.
·  Excellence in communication with capability of influencing others.
·  Proactive attitude.
·  Genuine interest for building and maintaining long term relations.
·  Share the IKEA values, culture and have a strong interest to work for a home furnishings company. We support Relocation package for this position.

GROWING TOGETHER

IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world's leader at life a home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.

If you want to be part of something big, this could be the right challenge for you. We are looking forward to getting to know you soon!

Job ID

267779BR

Removal Date

31/12/2016