Business Development Manager- IKEA CATEGORY AREA FOOD PROTEIN

As a Business Development Manager you embody IKEA values and are passionate about cultivating both people and business development. You are a catalyst for change always eager to push boundaries and innovate. 

Responsibilities 

• Elevate supplier partnerships and advance our supplier landscape to meet the evolving needs of many people today and in the future. 

• Set strategic business directions through clear Action Plans optimizing supplier performance to deliver on Category Plans. 

• Enhance the end-to-end value chain crafting improved products at competitive costs broadening our reach to more customers. 

• Lead compliance with relevant industry regulations and working methods. 

• Establish and oversee cost budgets ensuring optimal use of resources to support ambitious business objectives. 

• Act as One IKEA across all core processes aligning with relevant partnerships and functions. 

• Contribute proactively to the Category Management Teams future strategy and development of Category Plans. 

• Lead an inspiring team of professionals with diverse backgrounds in Kina Japan and additional Asian markets fostering a collaborative environment where individuals exceed their potential. 

• Oversee the competence agenda recruitment development performance management and succession planning. 

• Motivate mentor and coach your team establishing a conducive environment for success in an ever-evolving business landscape. 

• Champion the IKEA culture and values as a daily reality modeling collaboration togetherness and effective change management for fact-based business leadership. 

• This role requires international business acumen and strong communication skills in an international business context. 

Qualifications :

To thrive in this role we see that you: 

• Possess a proven track record in leadership and robust business development leading by example and bringing out the best in your team and those around you. 

• Navigate operational and strategic levels with holistic insight fostering strong partnerships. 

• Carry high energy into trust-building to achieve mutual goals continuously seeking improvements and challenging the status quo. 

• Lead with simplicity and a get-it-done attitude excelling in guiding others. 

• Are an adept communicator able to inspire and present ideas effectively across levels fluently in English. 

• Have strong business acumen and can easily navigate and manage stakeholders in an international context 

• Thrive in fast-evolving environments embracing the unknown and openness to novel approaches. 

Additional Information :

Are you ready for this exciting challenge 
We eagerly await receiving your application CV and motivation letter in English and Chinese. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis so submit your application as soon as possible. 

For inquiries about the position please reach out to Category Manager Andreas Persson at . 
Questions regarding the recruitment process Contact People & Culture Recruiter Zhiyang Song at

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time