Business Development manager for Protein Category in CA FOOD

Join IKEA's dynamic global Food purchasing business and embark on an exciting journey! We are searching for a talented Business Development Manager for the Protein Category, to lead and innovate within our flourishing food landscape. 

At IKEA's Category Area Food, we are dedicated to sourcing and serving the food enjoyed by over 500 million guests worldwide in our Restaurants, Bistros, and Swedish Food Markets. With a mission to continually enhance our global purchasing agenda, material directions, responsible sourcing, and quality compliance, our team thrives on creating sustainable, healthier, and affordable food options for the many people. Our international team of over 180 colleagues is strategically situated across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond, ensuring close collaboration with our supplier partners. 

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 Team’s 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. 

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. 

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 andreas.persson4@inter.ikea.com. 
Questions regarding the recruitment process? Contact People & Culture Recruiter Zhiyang Song at zhiyang.song@inter.ikea.com