Sourcing Development and Operation Director
Overview:
We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better.We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in.
At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.
We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices. Talk to us about how we can best support you!
As the Sourcing Operations & Development Director you will play a key role in driving sourcing excellence to deliver a competitive advantage across the organization. This role is responsible for all global sourcing back-office operation in multiple location and to build and implement sourcing strategies that optimize value across the entire organisation, ensuring cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative sourcing solutions.This role can be based from any of our UK or France offices.
What's the job?:
- Develop and implement long-term sourcing strategies (3-year, 5-year plans) on multi footprint categories to deliver continuous cost reductions, support product development, and optimize the global value chain.
- Create and implement a long term strategy to create the most efficient back office for the Global sourcing teams including (but not exclusive) systems, market intelligence, vendor communication, to enable sourcing teams to meet objectives, drive vendor management, and facilitate sourcing operations at a global level.
- Responsible for the long term strategy of the sourcing academy from its conception to the implementation.
- This is a strategic, leadership role designed for an experienced sourcing professional who thrives in a dynamic, global environment and is committed to delivering measurable business value.
- Key targets in the role will be OEB sales growth, margin improvement and time to market.
What you'll bring:
- Ability to design and implement long-term sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and drive competitive advantage.
- Expertise in optimizing global sourcing channels to deliver cost savings and value creation across the supply chain.
- Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and drive cross-functional alignment on sourcing objectives.
- Expertise in streamlining sourcing operations, reducing inefficiencies, and driving continuous improvement across sourcing processes.
- Ability to use technology (e.g., e-sourcing tools, ERP systems) to optimize vendor management and global sourcing operations.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, cost structures, and financial metrics in sourcing and procurement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving operational success.
- Experience managing diverse, global teams across multiple functions and regions.
- We listen to our customers and colleagues
- We innovate products and experiences to stay ahead
- We do the right thing
- We invest in our people and build great teams
- We focus externally, globally and build the long term
- We experiment and share our learnings
- We act with pace, not perfection, role modelling 80/20
- We take risks, fail fast and adapt quickly
- We celebrate difference as a strength
- We collaborate, breaking down silos
- We focus on performance outcomes
- We prioritise and simplify for others
At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.
In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment 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.
Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
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