职位 ID: REF18027B

发布日期: 23/04/2024

Welcome to Category Area Wood, the home of four wood related categories. With about 300 co-workers and 200 suppliers across the world, we create a strong wood supply chain for more sustainable and affordable IKEA products for the many. 

Wood is an essential material and an important part of the IKEA heritage. We can proudly say that around 60% of our sales at IKEA are connected to wood-based products. In Category Area Wood, we procure and source wood-based articles that our many customers enjoy amongst which are iconic IKEA families such as BILLY, PAX, IVAR, KALLAX, POÄNG and our kitchen ranges. 

Our culture is entrepreneurial and based on trust. We have the space to lead, explore and learn from mistakes. Are you ready to be part of a journey towards affordable sustainability for our customers? 

Layer-glued Category is looking for a business-minded entrepreneur who gets energy by developing business through people. 

Being a Business Development Manager at IKEA means several things. As a part of the Category Management Team, you will actively contribute to the development of the Category Business Plan, securing business results and developing people as well as continuously explore new business opportunities in your area of responsibility.  

Do you want to lead, inspire and empower a team to perform to the best of their abilities and continuously develop in their assignments responsible for developing one of IKEA’s most important businesses? We are looking for a Business Development Manager for our Layer-glued team in Kaunas/Warsaw that will be part of developing the future of veneer laminated furniture in IKEA. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead a team of 7 people located in Kaunas / Warsaw with diverse backgrounds; inspire, empower and support the team to perform to the best 

• Set the business direction with clear Action Plans to improve and develop business and supplier performance, and deliver to Category Plan, using the Supplier Development Process 

• Secure planning and execution to fulfill the sourcing assignment and pro-actively work together with HFBs to integrate opportunities and act on deviations 

• Contribute to identify and act on cross-regional synergies & opportunities 

• Be accountable for professional and long-term relationship with suppliers through IKEA way of doing business, based on a shared business model, trust and transparency

• Lead in the way that IKEA culture and values are an everyday reality. Acts as role model for collaboration, togetherness, change management and Fact-based Business leadership 

• Responsible to establish cost budget and continuously secure that resources are used in an optimal way to support business goals 

• Responsible to implement and secure compliance to relevant working methods and industry regulations 

• Pro-actively contribute with competence and resources into the HFB Business and Range Development 

• As part of the Category Management Team, actively contribute to the development of the Category Plans and future strategy. 

You are a senior business leader who loves to ask “why…” and “what if...” and you are a rebellion with competitive hunger to grow and develop business and people. You have proven experience leading international teams and a great track record of delivering great business results through the people you work with. You spend time with coworkers and give them space to share for your own learning and their self-confidence. You easily build trust and partnerships to reach common goals across borders and functions. 

You have a strong foundation in living and sharing the IKEA culture and values. You bring a high energy and a positive, solution-oriented approach to your role as Business Development Manager. You are comfortable anticipating and leading change as well as leading and managing with risk mitigation mindset. 

Words from current Manager  

"Hej! I'm proud to say that I'm part of a simply wonderful group of folks from all walks of life, and we're all brought together by our love for watching our business bloom. What's our magic ingredient? It's not just the unique talents we each bring to the table — it's the way we cheer each other on, lend a helping hand, and spur on our partners to reach new heights. 

Our little secret? It's the strong bond of togetherness that ties us all together, spiced up with a sprinkle of unstoppable positivity that keeps our spirits high, even when the going gets tough. We don’t just face challenges; we embrace them with open arms. For us, every little bump in the road is a chance to grow and every hiccup, an occasion to come out shining even brighter. Ready to join our cozy corner where every challenge is a chance to do something amazing?" 

Layer-glued is a fantastic category that truly leads business through people and where people have the possibility to grow and shine! Here you have a unique opportunity to be part of a professional, strong, and fun management team where you will be listened to and have the possibility to make an impact and deliver to the overall category business and people plan. 

We would love to know more about you and your motivation for this job! Please send us your application in English by 10th of May 2024. Instead of submitting your motivational letter, please answer a couple of questions: 1. How will you motivate your team?  2. What in the business development makes you most motivated? Please keep your answers short and concise. 

If you have questions regarding the role, please contact hiring manager Peter Nilsson at peter.nilsson@inter.ikea.com, if you have questions regarding recruitment process, reach out to Giedre Cesnulyte, People & Culture Generalist, giedre.cesnulyte@inter.ikea.com.  Salary range for this role is 6 250 – 9 933 EUR gross. 

The right candidate will be offered a mobility package if needed. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we will close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. So don’t delay and send us your application today.