Job Description

Purchaser (construction)
"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."
Location
Burlington
Employment type
Full Time Permanent
Department
Purchasing & Sourcing
Deadline
2025-10-06
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Candidate profile (title) Why we will love you
Candidate profile (text) - Default language o You have a strong drive and commitment to deliver better products and services for the many people and have a genuine interest in innovation and sourcing option development

• You have 3-5 years of experience from a multinational company working in cross functional teams
• You're experienced in SAP procurement tools such as ARIBA/S4Hana
• You have strong knowledge in sourcing and procurement practices and related processes, including strong negotiation skills, financial knowledge, legal knowledge, and supplier management and supplier development knowledge
• You have good knowledge of project management methods & processes as well as cost drivers, the value chain, and industry and market-specific conditions for Category
• You're able to zoom into details when needed but always having the bigger picture in mind
• You have a good knowledge of IKEA business model, the strategic landscape and IKEA ways of working and are able to lead by example and share the IKEA values

Key responsibilities (title) What you'll be doing day to day
Team vision (text) We don't want to brag, but in our team we're born negotiators. Together we source the world for suppliers for everything from raw materials for products to ink for the printer. Our mission is to maximise what suppliers can provide at the lowest possible prices while assuring safe and sustainable sourcing at all times. Most importantly: we build mutually beneficial partnerships for the long term. There's nothing better than a great deal where everyone wins!
Lets connect o Contributing to the implementation of the Strategic Sourcing agenda in the markets and/or categories by executing relevant action plans while building long-term supplier partnerships and driving supplier performance

• Executing sourcing projects according to the Source-to-Pay process and SAP Ariba
• Delivering business priorities by collaboration with colleagues across departments as one cross-functional team
• Ensuring a strategic and professional approach to sourcing by using excellent negotiation skills to optimize and drive out costs and considering the end user for effective call off options as well as optimal invoicing channel
• Securing compliance through IWAY and the Code of Conduct
• Continuously monitoring the supplier market and providing input to business owners on sourcing options, supplier market, market trends and contributing to the development of the Category Plans.
• Implementing and communicating procurement strategies/ category plans /strategic directions within the markets and/or categories.
• Ensuring added value and relevant solutions to meet customers' needs

Local section (title) Why you will love us
Local section (text) Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That's why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:

• Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)

The starting rate/salary for this position is $
The starting rate/salary for this position ranges from $ to $ and will be based on relevant work experience.
P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as: Purchaser
Please note: This position requires the submission of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.
Why you will love us
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, "to create a better everyday life for the many people" inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.
What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

Your uniqueness makes Ikea better
We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and be given equal opportunities, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion or any other dimension of their identity.
We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide appropriate accommodation which considers the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. If you require accommodation, please contact
Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.

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