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Ronnie Xue

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Global Procurement Director, Marketing Category at IKEA
📍 Shanghai, China

Ronnie Xue is a global procurement director at IKEA, leading the marketing category with over 20 years of experience at multinational firms like SWAROVSKI and adidas. A graduate of Fudan University and BI Norwegian Business School, they specialize in indirect procurement, category management, and influencing senior stakeholders in transforming environments.

Ronnie has a keen interest in major global content producers like The Walt Disney Company and BBC Studios, suggesting a passion for powerful brand storytelling and creative media. They are focused on building and nurturing their procurement team, frequently posting about new roles and welcoming new members.

Unique Fact: Ronnie champions shifting procurements role from a simple savings approach to being a strategic brand business partner that drives value.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Global Procurement Director, Marketing Category
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Shanghai, China
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Marketing Procurement
Focuses on evolving marketing procurement from a cost-saving function to a strategic partner that creates value for the brand, as seen in their posts.
Global Category Strategy
Currently heads the global marketing procurement category at IKEA, covering 30 retail markets across Europe, APAC, and North America.
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Work history

5-2020
Global Procurement Director, Marketing Category
IKEA
6-2014 - 5-2020
Head of Procurement, Greater China
SWAROVSKI
12-2010 - 3-2014
Senior Manager of Marketing Procurement
adidas
9-2008 - 12-2010
Procurement Team Leader, Indirect Service
Mary Kay Global
4-2005 - 9-2008
Senior Buyer,International Trade
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
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Education
2017 - 2019
Master of Business Administration
BI Norwegian Business School
2017 - 2019
Fudan-BI MBA Program
Fudan University
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