Head of Procurement, Ikano Retail

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