Category Manager
Ikea Of Sweden AB / Inköpar- och marknadsjobb / Älmhult
2025-10-28
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Company Description
You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that what your value is more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.
IKEA Components holds a unique position within the IKEA value chain. We develop and supply IKEA with customer friendly component solutions for better products - and better homes. This includes a responsibility for selected components and raw materials, which means development, purchase, and supply to IKEA suppliers. Our business is global and today employs 1500 people based mainly in Sweden, Slovakia and China.
Job Description
We are looking for a Category Manager Boards & Surface covering
As Category Manager at IKEA Components, your main responsibility is to establish and develop a high performing and diverse supplier base which can meet the future needs of our business and customers.
You will develop and implement Category three-year business plan in line with the IKEA strategic direction to create competitive advantages for IKEA and deliver excellent results. In this assignment you are responsible to lead and develop the Category Management Team and together with matrix managers enabling a high performing organisation, teams and individuals. The aim is to be the preferred business partner for existing as well as new suppliers.
More specifically, the assignment includes:
Responsible for the development and implementation of the Category Business Plan
Responsible for the development of the wished position for the future supplier landscape, supplier classification and defining needs for new suppliers
Through IKEA way of doing business, responsible to secure right pre-conditions and lead to achieve professional long term business development with suppliers based on a shared business model, trust and transparency
Responsible to secure a competitive offer yet always with availability as a top priority
Responsible for recruitment, development, performance management, retention and succession plan for co-workers directly in your team.
Responsible to set actions and drive initiatives in line with IKEA overall Sustainability direction
Qualifications
You have a solid purchasing knowledge and proven track record of consistently meeting/exceeding results in leading and developing both business and people. You have a deep knowledge of IKEA Strategic landscape, especially IKEA Purchasing Strategy, as well as IKEA Business models. You have knowledge of supplier capabilities and material, service and production. You also have experience in leading others and previous experience of leading leaders on remote distance is an advantage.
You have a desire to find new business opportunities and to build trustful partnerships, both internally as well as externally, to reach common goals. You are highly motivated to lead people and competence development by spotting talents and support people grow - you truly believe in developing business through people!
You can lead and navigate in a complex environment filled with many unknowns and uncertainties, by pointing out a clear direction and getting people onboard and motivated. You are capable of easily switching between operational, tactical, and strategic topics depending on your needs. You are result oriented, eager to create long-lasting results both in the business and people's dimensions. You are strong in communication at all levels.
Additional information
Sound like a fit? Then we want to hear from you!
We look forward to receiving your response. Please upload your CV and include your responses to the following two questions - in English, no later than November 11, 2025, be sure to keep your answers short and concise:
What do you think you would bring to this role and make you an ideal candidate?
What inspired you to apply for this position, and how do you believe your experience matches the key requirements for the role?
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact
matilda.winninge@inter.ikea.com Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2025-11-11
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Arbetsgivare Ikea Of Sweden AB (org.nr 556074-7551)
Södra Ringvägen 4 (
visa karta)
343 34 ÄLMHULT
Arbetsplats Ikea Components
Jobbnummer 9577759