Sourcing Development and Operation Director
Sector: Supply Chain and Procurement
Role: Director
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. 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.
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 operations in multiple locations and to build and implement sourcing strategies that optimize value across the entire organization, 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.
Company Values
Be Customer Focused: constantly improving our customers' experience
Be Human: leading with purpose, humanity, and care
Be Curious: thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious
Be Agile: building trust and empowering people to work with agility
Be Inclusive: inspiring diverse teams to achieve together
Be Accountable: owning the plan, delivering results and growth
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. 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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