Acheteur Construction F/H - Siège
Who you are
Motivated to understand the market where we operate, you know how to find common interests and align agendas to build trust and achieve goals through strong partnerships. You can identify new business opportunities and drive change by involving and motivating people. Additionally, you have a keen interest in innovation and sourcing options.
We're looking for construction and procurement experts who can turn complex projects into opportunities for IKEA. If you have a thorough understanding of the market, good communication skills and an interest in innovation, your profile is of interest to us.
To excel in this role:
•You have experience in construction procurement and excellent market knowledge.
•Your project management skills are top-notch.
•You approach business relationships factually and have significant experience in supplier relations.
•Analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities are your strengths.
•You are familiar with data analysis tools, including SAP Ariba.
•You are proficient in both written and spoken English and French.
•You understand the big picture, always acting in the customer’s best interest while considering IKEA’s values and overall mission. You can identify and capitalize on business opportunities, drive results by involving people, and establish trustworthy long-term partnerships. Taking initiative and adapting to a rapidly evolving environment are also part of your skill set.
•You have comprehensive professional skills in English and French.
Your responsibilities
In this role, you will contribute to the development and execution of action plans in compliance with the group’s procurement process. You will build long-term partnerships by enhancing supplier performance. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal clients to identify needs and opportunities. For this position, you will report directly to the Country Purchasing Manager.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Taking full responsibility for monitoring and securing the group’s procurement process.
• Establishing trusted long-term partnerships with key suppliers and business partners.
• Ensuring compliance with Ingka’s code of conduct.
• Managing suppliers and their performance.
• Providing insights on sourcing options, supplier markets, market trends, and contributing to category/procurement plan development through proactive market monitoring.
• Communicating directly and inclusively, actively listening to gather information, advice, and support.
• Cooperating with team members and other units to identify synergies, explore improvement opportunities, and achieve common goals.
• Demonstrating willingness and contributing to change by taking necessary actions and adapting to new circumstances.
• Analyzing business needs, identifying and reducing unnecessary costs, and developing standards in cooperation with business partners.
• Continuously monitoring industry developments, supplier market dynamics, and cost factors to discover new business opportunities and explore innovation potential.
Your benefits, in addition to your salary :
- A 13th month bonus.
- 15% discount on IKEA purchases.
- An IKEA bonus and a profit-sharing bonus (depending on economic results).
- Lunch for less than €3.
- A company savings plan and a retirement savings plan.
- A supplementary pension financed by IKEA.
- A health insurance scheme offering quality benefits from the moment you arrive.
And of course, our teleworking agreement for up to 3 days a week!
Our team within Ikea
Humbly, we are born negotiators. Together, we seek suppliers worldwide for all sorts of things, from raw materials for our products to ink cartridges for our printers. Our mission is to obtain the best value for money from our suppliers while ensuring safe and eco-responsible sourcing. And, above all, we establish win-win partnerships for the long term. There’s nothing better than a good deal where everyone benefits!
Motivated to understand the market where we operate, you know how to find common interests and align agendas to build trust and achieve goals through strong partnerships. You can identify new business opportunities and drive change by involving and motivating people. Additionally, you have a keen interest in innovation and sourcing options.
We're looking for construction and procurement experts who can turn complex projects into opportunities for IKEA. If you have a thorough understanding of the market, good communication skills and an interest in innovation, your profile is of interest to us.
To excel in this role:
•You have experience in construction procurement and excellent market knowledge.
•Your project management skills are top-notch.
•You approach business relationships factually and have significant experience in supplier relations.
•Analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities are your strengths.
•You are familiar with data analysis tools, including SAP Ariba.
•You are proficient in both written and spoken English and French.
•You understand the big picture, always acting in the customer’s best interest while considering IKEA’s values and overall mission. You can identify and capitalize on business opportunities, drive results by involving people, and establish trustworthy long-term partnerships. Taking initiative and adapting to a rapidly evolving environment are also part of your skill set.
•You have comprehensive professional skills in English and French.
Your responsibilities
In this role, you will contribute to the development and execution of action plans in compliance with the group’s procurement process. You will build long-term partnerships by enhancing supplier performance. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal clients to identify needs and opportunities. For this position, you will report directly to the Country Purchasing Manager.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Taking full responsibility for monitoring and securing the group’s procurement process.
• Establishing trusted long-term partnerships with key suppliers and business partners.
• Ensuring compliance with Ingka’s code of conduct.
• Managing suppliers and their performance.
• Providing insights on sourcing options, supplier markets, market trends, and contributing to category/procurement plan development through proactive market monitoring.
• Communicating directly and inclusively, actively listening to gather information, advice, and support.
• Cooperating with team members and other units to identify synergies, explore improvement opportunities, and achieve common goals.
• Demonstrating willingness and contributing to change by taking necessary actions and adapting to new circumstances.
• Analyzing business needs, identifying and reducing unnecessary costs, and developing standards in cooperation with business partners.
• Continuously monitoring industry developments, supplier market dynamics, and cost factors to discover new business opportunities and explore innovation potential.
Your benefits, in addition to your salary :
- A 13th month bonus.
- 15% discount on IKEA purchases.
- An IKEA bonus and a profit-sharing bonus (depending on economic results).
- Lunch for less than €3.
- A company savings plan and a retirement savings plan.
- A supplementary pension financed by IKEA.
- A health insurance scheme offering quality benefits from the moment you arrive.
And of course, our teleworking agreement for up to 3 days a week!
Our team within Ikea
Humbly, we are born negotiators. Together, we seek suppliers worldwide for all sorts of things, from raw materials for our products to ink cartridges for our printers. Our mission is to obtain the best value for money from our suppliers while ensuring safe and eco-responsible sourcing. And, above all, we establish win-win partnerships for the long term. There’s nothing better than a good deal where everyone benefits!
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