IKEA offers well-designed, functional home furnishings at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. The role of the supply process is to buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions.
We are on an exciting journey of more sustainable plastic material in IKEA. Recycled and Renewable materials at an affordable price is a key focus area in our plastic material plan. Plastic is a very versatile material, and at the same time a low-cost enabler. The Applications, shapes and colors of plastic are endless, which is why it is a key material on our portfolio.
IKEA is aiming to be the leading company within technique and design. At IKEA we have high ambitions and we think that everything is possible! In order to develop the next generation’s plastic raw material, we need to strengthen our organisation with a skilled Engineer.
Assignment
Your main assignment will be to work in close collaboration with IKEA Home Furnishing Suppliers & IKEA of Sweden in projects for the development of the existing and future solutions of Plastic material for IKEA products. You will be working on developing plastic raw material solutions for various product portfolios within IKEA.
You will be driving and taking part in innovative development projects, performing material tests and securing the quality level of the raw material in your responsibility. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining the technical documentation, and working with the standardization of the plastic material range You will secure the quality compliance of the material and production processes at the raw material suppliers in accordance with IKEA specifications. You will be in lead to act fast on any deviations.
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About you
As a person you are innovative, and you always see solutions instead of problems. Your driving force is to develop the products, as well as securing ongoing excellence, through our suppliers. To sell your ideas to the organization you must be open - and business minded. You are driven and have the ability to build trustful relationships.
You enjoy an agile way of working and achieving results together with a team in a flexible environment, at the same time you are able to create structure and clarity. You are always curious about finding better ways of working. You are someone who finds energy for working in multi-cultural teams.
IKEA offers you a challenging position with great development possibilities. You will be working in a truly international environment with a lot of contact interface across the region and globally. We hope that you would like to contribute with your unique competence for IKEAs future!
The position is located in Älmhult, Sweden, and requires some international travelling. For questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Femina: femina.ladhani.karlsson@inter.ikea.com
For question about the role, contact Johan: johan.roos@inter.ikea.com Please note that we will interview continuously, so please send us your application online as soon as possible, CV and Motvation letter in English latest by June 19th 2026
We always recruit based on values, competence, potential and diversity. We will first consider co-workers employed at Inter IKEA Group impacted by organizational changes. For this specific recruitment priority will be given to impacted co-workers in IKEA Core Business Supply, provided competence requirements are met for the role. However all interested co‑workers are welcome to apply.
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.
