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As an Operational Procurement Specialist, you'll help ensure contracts, suppliers, purchasing processes and procurement systems run smoothly while supporting colleagues across the IKEA business.\nYou will play an important part in enabling efficient and compliant procurement while helping stakeholders navigate processes and systems with confidence.\nA day in your life with us \nYou will:\nSupport end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes. \nManage supplier and contract administration activities. \nMaintain supplier master data and procurement catalogues. \nSupport stakeholders with purchasing-related questions. \nResolve operational issues and exceptions. \nContribute to process improvements and automation initiatives. \n Who you are \nYou are service-minded, organised and enjoy creating structure.\nWe believe you bring:\nExperience in procurement operations, purchasing support, finance or administration. \nExperience working with procurement systems and digital tools. \nUnderstanding of purchasing, contracts or supplier management processes. \nStrong attention to detail and data quality. \nGood communication and stakeholder support skills. \nA proactive mindset and interest in continuous improvement. \nThis role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build expertise in procurement operations within a global business.\n Please note we are looking for 2 Operational Procurement Specialist.\nWe always recruit based on values, competence, potential and diversity. 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