Sourcing Specialist

Overview

We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas to life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement. 

 

Supporting the Product Sourcing Managers and their Vendor relationships through timely and accurate communication, including, but not limited to:

• General vendor queries & communication
• Facilitating vendor activities to deliver on project deadlines
• Support identification of new vendors
• Product data Maintenance, creation and issue resolution
• Setting up new vendor contracts on the Kingfisher system and ensuring relevant information is validated and maintained
• Co-ordination of meetings and conversations across the group
• Team / Category administration and support
• Internal stakeholder / relationship management
• Occasional visits to vendors / stores, some travel may be required

What's the job?

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; especially Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication
•  Keen attention to detail & accuracy
• Strong numerical ability
• Basic project management skills
• Prior procurement/ retail experience

What you'll bring

• We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration.
• We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if you don’tmeet 100% of the requirements. 
• What We OfferAn inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here.   
• We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits. 
• Diversity & InclusionOur customers come from all walks of life - and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. 
• Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
• #LI-BN1