As a Sustainability Specialist you will be the regional expert in specific sustainability areas, where you will lead and contribute to both regional and global projects, to move the sustainability agenda forward. It is your responsibility to understand the local preconditions in different markets and execute the sustainability agenda of IKEA
You will be supporting the business by implementing and verifying sustainability related requirements
You will work in close cooperation with our stakeholders, where you will have the responsibility to ensure that the sustainability agenda is an integrated part of our stakeholders’ development
Secure onboarding, training, and support both suppliers and business units in sustainability related topics, as well as IWAY and associated agenda
Be responsible for planning and perform verification activities, secure timely and accurate verification information in the planning and reporting tools
Together with business teams participate in opening new IKEA suppliers, perform sustainability risk assessments and support new suppliers during onboarding
Train and support suppliers, business units teams in Sustainability related topics, as well as IWAY and associated agenda
Contribute to creating action plan related to (IWAY, supply chain security and other compliance topics) of IKEA suppliers
Be a part of global and local sustainability projects
requirements-expected :
As a Sustainability specialist you will contribute to a more sustainable life and better IKEA products for the many people. This by supporting various stakeholders and secure that IKEA products meet the highest possible standards in the area of environment and sustainability, which also includes working and social conditions. Therefore, we see that you have the curiosity and are eager to actively search for new information and find new ways to improve our ways of working with sustainability at IKEA
You will work in close cooperation with various stakeholders across IKEA and we see that you are keen to inspire both business teams and suppliers to continuously maintain and improve compliance performance
As a person you never compromise when it comes to compliance and you always have sustainability, and the end customer, in mind when making decisions
Have a sound judgement, honesty with high integrity, take decisions in the area of expertise
You find it easy to connect with others and are strong in stakeholder management
Be able to organize and work independently
You have good presentation and communication skills
Capability to analyze and draw conclusions/Ability to analyze data and make decisions based on it
Ability to lead projects with both a holistic and analytical viewpoint
You have a university degree in sustainability, engineering, or another relevant educational background
Fluency in English & Polish, both written and spoken. Ukrainian language is additional asset
Current driver’s license
Knowledge of local legislation and management systems (ISO 14001, SA8000, OHSAS etc.) is an additional asset
benefits :
sharing the costs of sports activities
private medical care
sharing the costs of foreign language classes
sharing the costs of professional training & courses
life insurance
corporate products and services at discounted prices
