SASEA-INDONESIA-BUSINESS DEVELOPER, CAT Filled & Storage Textiles

Inter IKEA Group; Tangerang; On-site; USD 30.000 - 50.000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational organization seeks a Business Developer in Tangerang. You will lead a small team, manage relationships with suppliers, and drive business development initiatives focused on sustainability. Strong communication, entrepreneurial spirit, and project management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to create and maintain trustful business relationships.
• Opportunities identification and result delivery skills.
• Dedication to continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, negotiate, and ensure data accuracy.
• Develop business directions towards agreed goals.
• Lead a micro-team and draw action plans.

Skills

Entrepreneurial Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Job description

Company Description

About IKEA

One brand, many companies, and many, many people – that’s us in a nutshell. Spread all over the world, we have a passion for home furnishing and an inspiring shared vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people. This, together with our straightforward business idea, shared values, and a culture based on the spirit of togetherness, guides us in everything we do.

To offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low, that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. To meet the needs of our customers we have a unique business model and value chain. It includes product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales. And of course, it starts and ends with our customers.

Job Description

Join our purchasing team to innovate and enhance IKEA's business. Enjoy purpose, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture that values fresh ideas, all while leading a diverse global team where every voice matters.

Want to develop together with us? Join our global Purchasing Development business!

If so, come and develop the IKEA business together with us! We are now looking for a new Business Developer for Category Filled & Storage Textile.

At IKEA, we see things a little differently. We onboard our suppliers as partners with whom we create long-term relationships. We want them to grow with us, become more efficient and achieve affordable sustainability.

A few perks of being one of us:

• Establish and develop strong business relationships with IKEA’s suppliers and internal stakeholders globally.
• Challenge existing methods and capture market opportunities to offer more affordable products for IKEA customers.
• Contribute to positive impacts for people, society, and the planet through a value-based (IKEA values and culture) approach.
• Begin in a leadership role and develop yourself further based on your passion.

About the Job

As a Business Developer, you will be an informal leader of a 3-member micro-team. With a Production Engineer, who takes cares of the production process and quality, and a Supply Planner who handles logistics. Based on the analysis, you will draw up an action plan once a year to reduce production costs and to develop better design for the customers, all within the framework of sustainability and ethical business practices.

You also can expect:

• To develop and maintain professional relationship management with IKEA's suppliers and internal stakeholders while being an ambassador for IKEA's culture and values.
• To explore, develop, drive, and execute business directions towards agreed goals.
• To manage contracts, negotiate prices, and ensure data accuracy in connection with our business partners.
• To ensure legal and internal compliance.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, below competences are important for you.

• Build Strong Relationships: You are able to create and maintain trustful business relationships across the entire value chain, keeping promises and providing honest and transparent information.
• Entrepreneurial Skills: You have the ability to identify and seize opportunities while delivering results.
• Commit to Continuous Learning: You are dedicated to learning and developing new skills.
• Show Leadership and Agility: You adapt to diverse situations with ease, build networks, and foster a passion for collaborating with and empowering others.
• Be Self-Driven and Reflective: You can work independently and reflect on your personal and professional growth.
• Communicate Effectively: You convey ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Negotiate Successfully: You find win-win solutions and negotiate effectively.
• Utilize Project Management Skills: You manage, lead, implement, and follow up on projects effectively.

Additional Information

This position will be based in Tangerang. Travelling is a part of the assignment since our Business Developers need work closely with our suppliers.

The selection process will take place continuously, so please send in your application in English as soon as possible but latest by 12 July 2025. We really want to get to know you, so make sure you tell us why you would be a great fit.

Please note that we don’t accept applications through email.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please send in your questions through the Smart Recruiters system.

We look forward to receiving your application!