Business Developer test PK

Inter IKEA Group (Old Sandbox); Islamabad; On-site; PKR 4,964,000 - 6,949,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Business Developer for its Purchasing Operations Area. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include finding new suppliers and collaborating with teams to enhance IKEA's supply chain. Fluency in English is essential. This position is based in Islamabad, Pakistan, with an emphasis on sustainability and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing.
• Strong knowledge of IKEA Purchasing Manual.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Solid knowledge of industry trends and IKEA procurement processes.
• Fluency in English and familiarity with supplier onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Drive business projects within the Purchasing Operations Area.
• Find and start up the next generation of IKEA suppliers.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate new opportunities.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate opportunities and drive projects.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Business development

Negotiation skills

Risk analysis

Ability to identify business opportunities

Job description

At IKEA Purchasing and Logistics, we want to make the most of our competitive advantage of economies of scale. Our large-volume approach enables us to invest in efficient industrial production set-ups and focus on affordability, accessibility, sustainability and quality. In Purchasing and Logistics Area North East Europe we have suppliers in Russia and Kazakhstan. Our office is located in Moscow with a 150 employees.

About you

• Experience in Purchasing of at least 3 years;
• Capability to identify business opportunities and deliver results;
• Capability to create trust and relations, in order to build long-term partnership with the suppliers;
• Deep knowledge of industry and market specific conditions and macroeconomic trends;
• Deep knowledge of IKEA Purchasing Manual and of the process of start-up of a new supplier;
• Legal knowledge (understanding of purchase agreement package);
• Ability to make Risk Analysis and Scenario Planning
• Strong negotiation skills;
• Preferred experience as Business Developer of at least 3 years;
• English fluent.

About the job

The Business Developer within the Business Team of the Purchasing Operations Area is responsible to drive Business project and together with categories, free range or development matrix evaluate the capabilities of the suppliers to fulfil the assignment received by the PLA New Business Team.

Your tasks will include:

• Find and start up the next generation of IKEA suppliers;
• Together with the New Business Manager, the supply planners and the engineers develop partners, new materials, new technologies and new sourcing markets;
• Securing that materials, products and suppliers capabilities fulfil IKEA requirements;
• Pro-active work together with other teams/stakeholders to integrate opportunities.

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role and recruitment process, please contact Yulia Volkova (Yulia.volkova1[at]ikea.com) [phone]

We are look forward to receiving your application in English. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously so do not delay, send in your application today! Last day to apply is February 28th.