At IKEA, the product range is our identity. Every textile product we create should be safe, compliant, affordable and designed for the many people.
As legislation, standards and customer expectations continue to evolve, we need people who are curious about what comes next and motivated by turning complexity into opportunities.
That's why we're looking for a Product Requirement Specialist within Textiles to join us on our journey.
As a Product Requirement Specialist (PRS), you help IKEA understand and prepare for existing and future product coordinating stakeholders in relevant working groups and forums, e.g. PRIO groups. Be responsible to influence, relevant to the IKEA range, new and existing legislations, regulations, and standards, within assigned area(s) and when relevant, to maintain a network of stakeholders in external alliances, e.g. standardization, organizations and academia.
You will work closely with colleagues across the value chain while building networks with external stakeholders, including standardization organizations and industry partners. Through these collaborations, you will contribute to influencing legislation, regulations, and standards relevant to the IKEA range.
If you are energized by understanding what is happening beyond today's requirements and curious about how future developments may shape tomorrow's products, this could be the role for you.
You are passionate about textiles and motivated by helping others understand complex topics.
We believe you have:
Most importantly, you are curious, collaborative, and driven by continuous learning. You want to use your expertise to make a difference and contribute to a better everyday life for the many people.
At IKEA, you'll have the opportunity to combine deep specialist knowledge with collaboration, learning, and influence. You'll join a global environment where your expertise helps us understand change, prepare for the future, and continuously improve the way we develop our products.
If you're passionate about textiles, fascinated by how requirements shape products, and excited by the opportunity to influence what comes next, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a permanent position and it´s placed in Älmhult, Sweden.
We look forward to receiving your application – CV and answer to the below question – in English latest by November 15, 2026.
Please note that we are continuously interviewing candidates. We do not accept applications sent directly via email. We look forward to hearing from you!
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact hiring manager Stefan Svensson +46 723 528 706. For questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact recruiter Christina Appelqvist, +46-766-113408
ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE
We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.
How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.
IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.
ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP
The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.
• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.
• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.
• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.
We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.
