Enterprise Architect- Procurement

Inter IKEA Group brings together three areas: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people. You will be part of IKEA Supply and the Supply Chain Development organisation. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.

IKEA is on a constant journey to create a better everyday life for the many people by continuously reinvent ourselves as we continue to grow and develop to meet and exceed our customers’ needs. We will transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing company in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us!

We are looking for a data and technology focused Enterprise Architect for our procurement capability with previous experience in the procurement area. Understanding the dynamics of external supplier engagement and business relationship networks. Capable of leading the way in defining a procurement architecture for the future. You will be part of the Supply Chain Development organization and have an assignment into the procurement capability area. The Enterprise Architecture function is a key enabler and driver in the ongoing transformation journey of the IKEA supply chain business and operations.

What you will do

• Define, lead and own parts of the procurement architecture work. Setting the vision and direction for different digital platforms/products and technology enablers within the procurement area
• With an agile mindset, co-create and build the target state and provide roadmaps and incremental outcome focused transitions needed to reach the wanted position
• Secure architectural guidelines, design principles and lead architectural governance and anchoring through different fora’s and artefacts
• Collaborate and align with stakeholders on different levels across the organization. From senior decision makers to the delivery teams in execution. Drive impact and influence through clear and structured presentations and communication
• Build relationship and engage with external stakeholders like different suppliers and partners across the supply chain  
• Besides your “daily” assignments you will get engaged in different opportunities and challenges across the organisation. Acting as a speaking partner and contributor on different topics, spanning from the strategic level to specific solutioning issues
• In essence you will design, lead, organise, collaborate and communicate.

This is a senior position, so we believe that you have:

• Previous experience working with similar responsibilities in the past and have experience from the procurement domain.
• It is not a must with an architectural background you could have been working in other technology/digital related roles like leading products, engineering, tech strategy or other tech related functions.
• Of course, there needs to be an interest in architecture and having an architectural mindset in the role. But most important is your personality and your ability to take ownership, building relationships, communicate and manage stakeholders on different levels.

Besides procurement platforms and tools there will be a wide range of technology topics to cover. Example topics could be Data & Analytics, Automation, AI & ML, Integrations, API & events, Standardization, Digital and Cloud engineering and more. We do not expect you to be the expert in all areas, you will have time and opportunity to upskill and learn as we go.

We look forward to receiving your application in English. We don't accept applications sent via email. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. This position is based in Warsaw, Poland.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than 12th of January 2025.