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Inter IKEA Group connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and ensures alignment of the overall IKEA strategic direction. Every day, we strive to develop, produce, and sell products and services that are affordable and accessible to everyone. In Purchasing Development, we bring IKEA products to life by working closely with suppliers and partners. Together, we turn designs into real, affordable and responsibly produced products. We secure IWAY requirements, improve materials, strengthen sourcing and keep costs low while helping the IKEA value chain stand strong when the world changes. Within Purchasing Development, Category Area Food is part of the Food total value chain transformation. We are creating simpler and more connected ways of working, with clearer ownership and faster decisions closer to where value is created for our customers. For sourcing, this means using supplier competence earlier, reducing handovers and creating stronger conditions for speed, availability, affordability and growth. We are now looking for 3 Product Sourcing Leaders who wants to help shape the next chapter of IKEA Food sourcing. In this role, you will connect product development, supplier capability and sourcing optimisation, from early development ideas to sourcing implementation. Food operates in an industry with short shelf life, strong requirements on freshness, quality and food safety, and a supplier landscape that calls for both strategic partnerships and simpler sourcing solutions. You will bring fact-based sourcing input early, support clear choices and help create feasible, cost-conscious sourcing setups that work in real business life. Job Description As Product Sourcing Leader, you will lead sourcing and supplier capability input to product development and portfolio planning. You will support the move towards a more industry-fit sourcing setup by evaluating supplier options, deciding on development suppliers and securing sourcing readiness for news, moves, improves, launches, changes and market expansion. Your home base will be a dedicated development team, while you also collaborate across development teams within your assigned segment. You will work closely with Range Areas, Category business teams, Regional Sourcing Specialists, Supply Chain and suppliers to align priorities, plan sourcing activities and follow up segment, sourcing and supplier-base performance. In this role, you will: Lead sourcing and supplier capability input to product development and portfolio planning. Use supplier competence early to secure realistic product development, cost and availability preconditions. Provide sourcing expertise to development teams, decide on development suppliers and secure early supplier alignment and production feasibility. Evaluate sourcing alternatives, including strategic partnerships and simpler sourcing solutions where relevant. Secure implementation and on-time sales start together with business teams. Coordinate product development agreements and sourcing readiness for launches, changes and market expansion. Lead creation and implementation of segment sourcing strategies in line with Category Business Plans and Purchasing Development Plans. Identify supplier capability gaps, consolidation opportunities and sourcing setups that support speed, affordability and availability. Lead or coordinate RFQs, RFPs and RFIs together with Regional Sourcing Specialists when needed. Drive fact-based decisions through data, risk assessment, scenario planning and clear prioritisation. Qualifications We are looking for someone who: Has experience in product development, sourcing, purchasing development, supplier development or food sourcing. Understands the Food business context and how sourcing choices affect quality, food safety, speed, availability, affordability and growth. Has strong knowledge of sourcing strategy, supplier capability and sourcing implementation. Understands product development, portfolio planning and how sourcing input affects feasibility, cost and readiness. Has good understanding of supplier capability, materials, production techniques and sourcing alternatives. Uses supplier, cost, risk and performance data to create insight, assess scenarios and support clear decisions. Can influence and coordinate stakeholders across category, range and development, supply chain and supplier interfaces. Communicates clearly in English and can connect different perspectives into practical sourcing outcomes. At IKEA, strong sourcing helps good ideas become affordable, sustainable and relevant food products for the many people. As Product Sourcing Leader in Food, your work will help us strengthen sourcing readiness, use supplier capability earlier and support faster product development from idea to implementation. You will be part of strengthening the Food value chain by working close to colleagues across Purchasing Development, Category Area Food, Range Areas, regional sourcing teams and Supply Chain. Together, we reduce complexity, make sourcing choices clearer and create the conditions for better growth at lower cost. To succeed in this role, we believe you are curious about how products, suppliers and the total Food value chain connect. You enjoy creating clarity when many needs meet, and you are comfortable making choices based on facts, risks and business priorities. You build trust through simple communication, good listening and close collaboration. You bring energy to development work and help others move forward with confidence. Additional information We welcome your application! We look forward to receiving your application by 27th October at the latest. Apply by submitting your CV - please note that we do not ask for a cover letter in this recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we might start interviewing early for certain roles. Due to high volumes, we have limited flexibility to reschedule, so please make sure to prioritize the interview if you are invited. If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, or if you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, feel free to contact the Recruiter Bence Denes.

You are a goal-oriented team player who is curious, solution-focused, efficient, and thorough. You thrive in a fast-paced environment—always with the customer experience as your top priority. You are deeply committed to providing great service and enjoy keeping things moving with a smile, even during busy periods. To succeed in this role, you should be positive, responsible, and flexible! You are always ready to pitch in where needed—not afraid to roll up your sleeves and put in some hard work. Requirements for the position: Previous experience within the restaurant industry Working with us At IKEA Food, we are a fantastic team that loves working together and supporting one another—as well as our guests. As an IKEA Food co-worker, you will interact with our guests and may work across one or more of our areas: the restaurant (dining area), the Bistro, the Swedish Food Market, the checkout counters, or the dishwashing area. If you would like to learn more about what it’s like to work with us at IKEA Food, you can read more about our various roles on our website: www.ikea.com/se/sv/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/jobba-pa-ikea-food-pub05b4c090 About this work area We offer a permanent full time (38.25 h/week) position with a combi agreement between IKEA Food co-worker (HRF) and Sales co-worker (HAF) Apply by sending your CV to emma.larsson1@ingka.ikea.com and mark the email “Kållered IKEA Food co-worker " Last day to apply 26th of October

Älmhult is where IKEA began in 1943 and remains a place where people from around the world come together to work, live and experience IKEA. At IKEA Älmhult AB, around 270 co-workers run and develop IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotell, Bölsö, restaurants, cultural experiences, workplaces and outdoor areas that welcome and support co-workers, guests and the local community. And there’s more to come. At the beginning of 2027, we’re opening a new kind of museum for furniture design, and in 2028, our new IKEA Hotell will open its doors. With our roots in Småland and our eyes on the future, we continue to develop our businesses, experiences and places – making Älmhult an even better place for the next generation. And this is where you come in. As a Digital Product Leader, you will lead the development and implementation of viable, valuable, feasible, and desirable digital products. You will be accountable for the product backlog (build, edit, and maintain) and prioritization, for solution requirements through user stories to meet business needs and user experience. You will create and communicate a product vision and act as the bridge between our business partners and product teams where you'll collaborate closely with your colleagues in the business, UX designers and Solution Architects to prioritize the product backlog and define OKRs (Objectives & Key Results). You'll work alongside your colleagues to ensure UX, data and technology is connected. While representing the needs of the IKEA stakeholder community, you'll be the voice of our users, ensuring that our efforts consistently deliver maximum value to the business. The job implies responsibilities for goal setting, roadmap and vision, marketing, selling, budget and services and support for delivering great customer satisfaction. The key job assignments are Leading the product team Defining how to deliver the wished business value Technical development and operations in collaboration with engineering and IT operations Build product and services that customers love Through our culture and values lead by example and influence others to become high performing Qualifications You are the type of person that can manage to see the big picture and the details. You have strong collaboration and communication skills, that builds trust and partnership with your stakeholders, to reach our common goals. You inspire, listen and give direction to the team, partners, and stakeholders. You thrive in complex environments, you see them as an opportunity to clarify and simplify. You are curious and open-minded, naturally building bridges between teams. To be successful in this role, the following knowledge, skills and experiences would be valuable: Solid software Product Management experience leading a cross-functional team Strong understanding of marketing and/or content management technologies Strong ability to create and communicate a product vision, mission and product strategy Strong ability to lead, inspire, and empower team members while delivering with speed and employing an agile approach to development, both internally and externally. Serve as an ambassador for agile practices and product culture within your team and across transversal teams. Strong ability to communicate and create trustful relationships in collaborative processes as well as visualizing concepts and ideas Ability to handle complexity and solve problems through simplicity Passionate about technology and trends that create better solutions and bring business and user value High entrepreneurial drive: Stretching boundaries, challenging what already exists, always striving to develop a better digital landscape Previous experience in tech companies and/or retail will give you an extra edge We look forward to receiving your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English, latest by 27 of October. Kindly note that due to GDPR and Data Privacy, we do not accept any applications via email. This role is full-time assignment (40-hours per week) and based in Älmhult, Sweden. This role sits in the Operations team at IKEA Älmhult AB and you will report to the Operations Manager. At IKEA, we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. You’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. We don’t even care how you have furnished your home. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that people’s different perspectives, backgrounds, and personalities make us better at understanding our customers dreams and needs. At IKEA, we’re all on the same project. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.