Purchaser

2 weeks ago


Burlington, Canada IKEA Full time

Who you are

** This is a 1 year full-time temporary position
- You have a strong drive and commitment to deliver better products and services for the many people and have a genuine interest in innovation and sourcing option development
- You have 3-5 years of experience from a multinational company working in cross functional teams
- You’re experienced in SAP procurement tools such as ARIBA/S4Hana ( It is preferred)
- You have strong knowledge in sourcing and procurement practices and related processes, including strong negotiation skills, financial knowledge, legal knowledge, and supplier management and supplier development knowledge
- You have good knowledge of project management methods & processes as well as cost drivers, the value chain, and industry and market-specific conditions for Category
- You’re able to zoom into details when needed but always having the bigger picture in mind
- You have a good knowledge of IKEA business model, the strategic landscape and IKEA ways of working and are able to lead by example and share the IKEA values

What you'll be doing day to day
- Contributing to the implementation of the Strategic Sourcing agenda in the markets and/or categories by executing relevant action plans while building long-term supplier partnerships and driving supplier performance
- Executing sourcing projects according to the Source-to-Pay process and SAP Ariba
- Delivering business priorities by collaboration with colleagues across departments as one cross-functional team
- Ensuring a strategic and professional approach to sourcing by using excellent negotiation skills to optimize and drive out costs and considering the end user for effective call off options as well as optimal invoicing channel
- Securing compliance through IWAY and the Code of Conduct
- Continuously monitoring the supplier market and providing input to business owners on sourcing options, supplier market, market trends and contributing to the development of the Category Plans.
- Implementing and communicating procurement strategies/ category plans /strategic directions within the markets and/or categories.
- Ensuring added value and relevant solutions to meet customers' needs

Together as a team

We don’t want to brag, but in our team we’re born negotiators. Together we source the world for suppliers for everything from raw materials for products to ink for the printer. Our mission is to maximise what suppliers can provide at the lowest possible prices while assuring safe and sustainable sourcing at all times. Most importantly: we build mutually beneficial partnerships for the long term. There’s nothing better than a great deal where everyone wins

JUST SO YOU KNOW

In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Purchaser.

Please note: This position requires the submission of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.


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