Software & Digital Tech Category Lead - Impact & Innovation

IKEA; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Ingka Services AB in Malmö seeks a Category Manager Software within the Digital & Tech domain to shape software procurement, lead a seasoned team, and partner with Group Digital to secure a future-ready supplier base.

You will drive AI integration in contracts, manage supplier markets, and align plans with business owners to deliver impact. Based in Malmö, you’ll collaborate across IKEA’s global operations.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the digital industry, supplier markets and macro trends.
• Strong experience in supplier management and building strategic partnerships.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the software category strategy and action plans.
• Monitor supplier markets, trends and innovation to identify opportunities.
• Build relationships with business owners and align plans to deliver results.
• Lead cross-functional teams around shared objectives and clear deliverables.
• Secure, manage and develop the supplier base through partnerships with key suppliers.
• Recruit and develop competent, high-performing co-workers.
• Encourage collaboration and empower teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Supplier management

Strategic partnerships

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Change management

English fluency

Job description

IKEA Ingka Services AB in Malmö seeks a Category Manager Software within the Digital & Tech domain to shape software procurement, lead a seasoned team, and partner with Group Digital to secure a future-ready supplier base.

You will drive AI integration in contracts, manage supplier markets, and align plans with business owners to deliver impact. Based in Malmö, you’ll collaborate across IKEA’s global operations.