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Kingfisher

International home improvement retailer

Indirect Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTemplemars, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Several years of experience in a similar role, such as procurement, category management, or project management; experience in site maintenance supplier markets and/or construction is preferred.
  • Experience with key procurement methods, including sourcing, tender processes, and contract management, and associated digital tools such as ERP and Source-to-Pay.
  • Experience participating in or leading cross-functional projects with financial and organizational stakes.
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including senior-level stakeholders.
  • Experience in procurement within a complex matrix organization.
  • Fluent English.

Responsibilities

  • Define, plan, and monitor a procurement program aligned with business and group objectives, including budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
  • Optimize value creation through sourcing, supplier management, and monitoring contract performance.
  • Understand, challenge, and anticipate operational departments’ needs; co-develop suitable procurement strategies and maintain strong relationships with internal clients.
  • Lead tender processes and sourcing projects, including market studies, auctions, and use of Source-to-Contract tools.
  • Ensure application of group procurement policies and procedures and improve compliance levels.
  • Contribute to transforming procurement practices and deploying Source-to-Contract and Source-to-Pay tools, improving the user experience.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in supplier markets for site maintenance and/or construction.

About the Company

Kingfisher

International home improvement retailer

Kingfisher plc is a large international home-improvement retailer that operates about 1,350 stores in eight European countries under banners such as B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, and TradePoint. It serves both consumers and trade professionals by offering a wide range of home-improvement products and services across categories like gardening, insulation, and painting, with a strong emphasis on e-commerce alongside in-store shopping. The company differentiates itself through its multi-brand, multi-country footprint that combines consumer retail with professional trade channels, enabling customers to buy online and pick up in-store or have products delivered. Its goal is to make home improvement accessible to everyone and help customers transform their living spaces into homes they love, supported by a workforce of over 74,000 colleagues.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1982

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