Requirements: English
Company: Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
Region: Assago , Lombardia
Business Developer, Category Transport LandFull-timeThats how we say Hello in our offices in Purchasing & Logistics Area South. You dont need to master all these languages, but we believe you enjoy working in a multicultural environment. We are looking for a Business Developer for our Transport Team.If you are curious to grow the business and challenge yourself in a very dynamic environment, this is an opportunity for you. We are seeking a Business Developer in the Category Transport in Milan, who will be responsible for securing transport capacities now and in the future, and developing transportation strategies in the Land category. Our goal is to build long-term relationships with our partners, enabling not only the movement of goods from point A to B but also fostering your growth as an advanced professional contributing to IKEA''s development agenda with a focus on sustainability, high performance, safety, costs, and quality.With your entrepreneurial spirit, courage, and motivation to create change, along with your ability to capture and deploy scalable innovations, you can help deliver the best results for IKEA customers.Your main tasks will include:Developing and maintaining relationships with Transport Service providers to ensure their performance.Challenging and supporting Transport Service providers to improve and enhance their competitiveness.Networking to explore alternative drive-trains, fuels, better equipment, intermodal solutions, and other innovative smart solutions.Identifying and acting on business opportunities through business cases and projects, and actively participating in tenders and procurement activities.Utilizing industry knowledge to guide service providers in achieving IKEA''s long-term goals.Keeping up-to-date with relevant transport market conditions, industry trends, innovative approaches, and economic influences.Monitoring legal and regulatory developments, negotiating, and managing contract signing.Your knowledge and experience include:At least 3 years of professional experience at a strategic level in purchasing and business development within Transport.Insight into the transport industry, market conditions, macroeconomic trends, and their impact on the transport business.Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trustful relationships.Strong knowledge in building and evaluating fact-based business cases.Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and drive development.Fluent in English, both written and spoken.You will never get bored at IKEA; every day presents new challenges. You will be part of a team where sharing and learning together is vital for business development. When necessary, you should be able to work independently with limited guidance and navigate into the unknown. We also hope you share our values and have a strong interest in joining our mission to create a better life for many people, acting always as an IKEA ambassador.Please apply online with your CV and a motivation letter by May 22nd. Make sure to tell us why you want to work for us and why you would be a good fit for this role.Note that we will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis, and the application process may close early if we find the right candidate.#J-18808-Ljbffr