"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."
Location
Zaventem
Employment type
Full Time Permanent
Department
Purchasing & Sourcing
Deadline
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Why we will love you
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We are looking for a Purchaser for Belgium on a permanent contract within Group Procurement. We offer an exciting opportunity to join the Procurement organisation at Ingka. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering business value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and close collaboration with stakeholders across the business.
· Experience in supplier management and supplier development.
· Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and one of the local languages (FR or NL)
· Good knowledge of the IKEA business model, strategic landscape, and ways of working.
· Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement practices, processes, and methodologies.
· Good understanding of the indirect procurement industry and Belgium market conditions.
· Experience working with project management methods and processes.
· Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
· Good understanding of commercial and contractual matters.
· Knowledge of cost drivers and value creation opportunities.
· A genuine commitment to IKEA values and vision.
· Knowledge of the SAP Ariba Source-to-Pay process is considered an advantage.
As a person, you are comfortable navigating uncertainty and working in a dynamic international environment. You communicate with clarity, build trust-based relationships, and influence decisions through strong business acumen. You enjoy working independently while also contributing as an engaged team player.
Key responsibilities (title)
A day in your life with us
Key responsibilities (text)
Building and maintaining strong partnerships with business owners to align priorities, drive performance, and deliver results.
· Leading sourcing projects in accordance with the Source-to-Pay process and SAP Ariba.
· Conducting negotiations that optimise total cost and maximise value.
· Driving supplier management and supplier performance, while ensuring compliance with IWAY and the IKEA Code of Conduct.
· Monitoring supplier markets and industry trends and providing insights.
· Collaborating across functions and markets to deliver business priorities.
· Implementing and communicating procurement strategies, category plans, and strategic directions.
· Delivering value-added procurement solutions that meet business and customer needs.
Team vision ( title)
Together as a team
Team vision (text)
Ingka Procurement is part of Ingka Group. Together, we help bring IKEA into the lives of millions of people in more than 30 countries around the world.
As IKEA continues to grow, it becomes increasingly important to secure sourcing and supplier partnerships that are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with our long-term ambitions.
Our ambition is simple: to shape meaningful and better procurement.
Let's connect
Let´s connect
This is a position based in Belgium and offered as a permanent contract.
No relocation support is provided for this position.
Internal Ingka candidates will be prioritised throughout the recruitment process.
Why you will love us
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.
What we all have in common
Living our values
Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
A passion for home furnishing
Performing & delivering while learning & developing
Having fun!
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