Raw Material Developer

Assignment

Job specific key tasks and responsibilities 

• Secure development and deployment of relevant sourcing requirements and working methods for raw materials in his/her region and/or area of responsibility including capabilities for compliance. Work with stakeholders in the region and/or area of responsibility to develop sources of cost efficient mores sustainable and regenerative resources.
• Build in-depth competence in the raw material industry impact on social and environmental conditions as well as raw materials role in climate change mitigation. Serve as a competence center for raw material industry and market in the region and/or area of responsibility.
• Together with relevant stakeholders secure implementation of the strategic direction for sustainable affordable and accessible raw materials.
• Lead the market intelligence work for wood based raw materials in his/her region by monitoring the wood market within the context of IKEA.
• Establish maintain and develop contacts with stakeholders aiming to influence stakeholders in the raw material sector to make progressive decisions for a good business environment and positive impact.
• Support development of projects aiming to secure 20 % of our wood-based feedstock by own investments forest ownership long term leasing.
• Contribute to IKEA due diligence system including risk assessment for different countries/raw materials in his/her area of responsibility and develop risk mitigation measures to mitigate those risks.

Contribute to verification of compliance when and where it is relevant to engage his/her raw material expertise.

Qualifications :

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the IKEA Vision and Business Idea and IKEA Sustainability Strategy and Supply Strategy; 
• Understanding the customers expectations on IKEA and sustainability
• Deep knowledge of the IWAY Standard IWAY Raw material working methods and guidelines 
• Deep knowledge of relevant raw material standards (e.g. FSC Forest Management) and standards for Chain of custody
• Basic understanding of Life Cycle Assessment for specific Raw material
• Awareness of relevant category business plans; Good understanding of the tasks of categories business teams and support functions in Sourcing Areas; 
• Good understanding of the raw material related laws and regulations
• General knowledge of products market dynamics trends material flows and waste streams for circularity 
• Good understanding of raw material supply chains cost drivers in value chain 
• Knowledge of specified raw material production systems and understanding of material transformation through the primary and secondary production process
• Deep knowledge of the relevant IKEA information systems (e.g. SRDB WTS FTS Connect etc); 
• Good knowledge of Project management
• Understanding the values of the IKEA Code of Conduct
• Working level in English and local language

Motivation

• Mind-set to always look for better ways and delivering results through involving and engaging people internally and externally
• Self-starter curious open-minded and forward looking
• Embrace challenges and comfortable navigating in the unknown and complex topics and decisive
• Passion for business and people
• Always look for better ways influence and challenge look beyond the obvious
• Energetic enthusiastic acting with sense of urgency and positive energy
• High level of personal integrity and committed to high standards in everything you do
• Passionate about being part of a business that is the leader in life at home contributing to a better everyday life for the many people and People and Planet positive agenda

Capabilities

Job specific capabilities:

• Strong analytical- and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills you build strong relationships with numerous stakeholders
• Ability to understand complex supply chains and market dynamics
• Capability to manage and deliver projects in complex and global environment
• Strong ability to analyze a business identifying and navigating risks
• Ability to plan and make change happen though engaging and involving people
• Ability to coach mentor and hold trainings
• Ability to lead through involving and engaging people values-based
• Strong in stakeholder management ability to build strong relationships and to influence and challenge in a constructive way
• Good communication skills
• Holistic view with being comfortable acting on operational tactical and strategic level

Additional Information :

We will appreciate if you will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven successful project management and leadership experience 
• Experience in compliance systems and working methods and from sustainable development initiatives
• Proven experience from stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge of relevant raw material sustainability and supply chain perspective
• Knowledge from legislation advocacy
• Have a university degree in business development innovation &/or sustainability supply chain management engineering business administration and/or relevant working experience
• Broad understanding of relevant aspects of the business organization and stakeholder management.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time