Head of Procurement, Ikano Retail

Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand , Philippines and Mexico – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Job Description

We are looking for a strategic and commercially driven Head of Procurement to lead and transform our procurement function across Ikano Retail.

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, you will define and execute the end-to-end procurement and contract management strategy across multiple markets, driving strong governance, sustainable cost optimisation, and long-term business value.

You will play a critical role in shaping a high-performing procurement organisation, strengthening strategic supplier partnerships, and delivering excellence across sourcing, contracting, while  strengthening governance in a complex and growing retail environment.

Your assignment

• Define and execute the end-to-end procurement strategy aligned with business growth, cost optimisation, and governance priorities
• Lead complex and high-value negotiations, establishing long-term, value-driven supplier partnerships across key spend categories
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing procurement organisation, driving capability across sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance

• Establish and enforce robust procurement and contract governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, transparency, and auditability across all markets
• Drive end-to-end excellence across sourcing and contract lifecycle management, from strategy through execution and performance monitoring
• Partner with senior stakeholders across functions (e.g. Expansion, Property, FM, Fulfilment, Digital, Marketing, Food) to shape sourcing and contract strategies
• Deliver data-driven insights on spend, contracts, and risk exposure to support strategic decision-making
• Champion procurement digitalisation and process standardisation (e.g. Source-to-Pay, contract repositories, analytics)
• Ensure full financial transparency of contract portfolios, including commitments, forecasting, and performance against targets
• Proactively identify and manage commercial and contractual risks, ensuring early intervention and mitigation
• Drive responsible and sustainable sourcing practices across the supplier base

Qualifications

Your profile

• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management within a complex or multi-market environment
• Proven track record in leading high-value, complex negotiations and delivering measurable business value
• Strong expertise in procurement governance, contract management, and risk mitigation
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead and develop high-performing teams and organisational capabilities
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to translate procurement into business outcomes
• Experience in driving procurement transformation and digitalisation initiatives (e.g. Source-to-Pay)
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior stakeholders across functions and markets

You are someone who

• Strongly identifies with IKEA values and culture
• Creates business value by balancing cost, risk, and long-term partnerships
• Demonstrates courage, curiosity, and integrity in decision-making
• Drives continuous improvement and challenges the status quo
• Navigates complexity and ambiguity with confidence
• Applies governance with discipline while remaining pragmatic and business-oriented

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