New Business Project Leader

Shenzhen, Guangdong
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

Company DescriptionPurpose of functionHow the function contributes to the business of IKEAIdentify and develop new business and market opportunities in existing and new purchasing markets with quantified benefits contributing to three roads forward; i.e. New supply markets, suppliers, sub suppliers and development partnersNew to IKEA. Deploy new product types and functions, material innovations and pilot new business models enabling early customer and industrial validationJob DescriptionAssignment

Explore and analyze markets and industries, market trends and based on that identify business opportunities and create business cases.
Manage and deliver portfolio of sourcing projects as identification and startup of new suppliers, new sub suppliers, new sourcing regions, social entrepreneurs, exploring sustainability opportunities etc. based on given assignments from relevant New Business stakeholders.
Manage and deliver portfolio of deployment projects in the scope of market specific range, new product innovations, and new business models and other business opportunities including logistics.
Lead assigned projects in line with Project Management Competence Profile by formulating project scope, requirements and goals, involving & engaging relevant competence form inside and outside of IKEA to deliver results towards defined objectives.
Establish professional long-term relationship with new suppliers and business partners and lead them through IKEA way of doing business.
Secure compliance with IKEA Purchasing Manual and other agreed working methods.
In case of a need act as Business Developer for suppliers which are not handed over to CAT on time.
Be an IKEA ambassador of IKEA values and do business with Fact-based Business Leadership.

QualificationsKnowledge * Knowledge and understanding of IKEA business model, strategic landscape and Democratic Design Principles

Knowledge and understanding of IKEA governance structure, organisation and IKEA Business year cycle
Knowledge and understanding of key business development processes and when to apply them
Good knowledge of industry and market specific conditions and macroeconomic trends on country/region level
Deep knowledge of IKEA Purchasing Manual and other working methods especially the process of start-up of a new supplier.
Fundamental finance and legal knowledge
Strong knowledge and understanding of project processes, phases methods and tools applied at IKEA
Knowledge and understanding of IKEA Culture & Values, IKEA Group Code of Conduct and IKEA Business Ethics.

Motivation

Interest of people's life at home; energy, drive and commitment to deliver better product for the many people
Desire to find new business opportunities and make it happen through engaging and motivating people in a project oriented way.
A drive to lead change and develop the business and new ways; embracing challenges and triggered by setbacks, finding better ways and having an entrepreneurial mindset.
Genuinely interested in understanding the markets we are working in as well as the reality of production
Eager to learn, unlearn and to share the knowledge. Enjoying teamwork & sharing success with the team.
Passion for IKEA culture & values, and act as a true IKEA ambassador.

Additional InformationKey previous experiences and proven skills

Home furnishing knowledge and experience
Relevant market/industry knowledge
Project Management experience
Negotiation Skills
Knowledge of supply chain and value chain analysis methodology

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