As a Business Developer in our Steel team you will be an informal leader of a 3member microteam. 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 partnerships with suppliers The micro team travels regularly in order to solve production issues and to provide suppliers with feedback and help with the implementation of the action plan.
- Create production calculations Look for cost saving opportunities for both existing and new products and work actively on the value chain optimization with the suppliers.
- Operation Communicate with suppliers the management in team meetings regarding project implementation and data entry.
Qualifications :
To be successful in this role below competences are important for you.
- Passion for business and the endgoal Both will come in handy when negotiating with suppliers where you are to be strict but fair. A solutionoriented person concentrating on problem solving the regular business issues.
- You know economics and finance Understanding of company financials: cash flow P&L income statements and cost breakdowns.
- The art of dealing with people empathy and great communication skills to coordinate your microteam. This comes in handy when collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders in the IKEA supply chain. Ability to build relationships.
- Analytical skills working with numbers negotiating prices or setting priorities for your work in a usually high paced and demanding environment.
- Openminded person.
- An interest in production and discovering the latest technologies in home furnishing.
- Fluency in English both written and spoken. You are comfortable in presenting and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Driving license holder (active driver).
Additional Information :
- This position will be based in Prague the Czech Republic.
- 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 May 9 2025.
- If you have questions about the position please contact hiring manager Marek Liscak at If you have questions about the recruitment process please contact People & Culture Kateina Koudelov at
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime