eSourcing System Specialist

We're Kingfisher, a team of over 74,000 people across brands including B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas. We aim to be the leading home improvement company and to grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. This role contributes to that ambition.

We are committed to equal treatment for all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants 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 in hours and location, with a blend of working from home and our offices. This role can be based from the UK or France.

The eSourcing System Specialist will work closely with Kingfisher O&S Sourcing teams to provide comprehensive support and advice on tendering and e-auction processes using Kingfisher eSourcing tools. The eSourcing System Lead will be responsible for proposing and implementing improvements in Kingfisher ways of working and for eSourcing system maintenance and enhancements.

Overview

We're Kingfisher, a team of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our brands - to life. We want to be bigger and better, and to lead the home improvement market with a large community of home improvers. Your role helps us move toward that goal.

We value equality and inclusion. We offer flexible working arrangements and a mix of remote and office-based work. This role can be based in the UK or France.

The eSourcing System Specialist collaborates with sourcing teams to support tendering and e-auction processes using Coupa Sourcing Optimisation and related tools, and to drive improvements in processes and system maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Holding specialist knowledge of Coupa Sourcing Optimisation tool
• Guide sourcing teams on using Coupa Sourcing Optimisation tool to achieve negotiation targets and increase savings potential
• Design sourcing events and manage the online tendering process including post-tender vendor selection scenarios
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations
• Collaborate with Kingfisher teams to identify and implement improvements to make the tender process more efficient
• Manage updates and maintenance to sourcing event templates and questionnaires with teams across Kingfisher (legal, supply chain, quality, sustainability, etc.)
• Train and support internal and external stakeholders on the use of Coupa Sourcing Optimisation
• Prioritize tasks based on business needs and available resources

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas and automation for large data)
• Experience using eSourcing tools, preferably Coupa Sourcing Optimisation (or Jaegger, Keelvar, or similar) is desirable but not essential
• Experience in purchasing within a multinational organization is a plus
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Proven ability to propose and implement process improvements
• Fluent English is essential. French or Polish language skills are a plus

Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience

• I listen to my customers
• I use available data to help make decisions

Be Human - acting with humanity and care

• I do the right thing

Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious

• I build and share new ideas
• I try new things and share my learnings

Be Agile - working with trust, pace and agility

• I have courage to be creative
• Done is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20

Be Inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together

• I embrace allyship
• I have self-awareness and a desire to learn

Be Accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth

• I own my actions
• I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that new team members bring and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can contribute.

We offer an inclusive environment where ideas are encouraged and experimentation is supported. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here!

We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow your career.

Interested? Apply now and help us power the possible.

What we offer.

Benefits

• Private Health Care - Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).
• Kingfisher Pension Scheme - Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.
• 25 Days' Holiday - 25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues).
• Staff Discount - 20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.
• Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP) - Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join after three months of service.
• Life Assurance - x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.
• Bonus - Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.
• Kingfisher Share Save - Save with option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at end of 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually.

Our Behaviours

• Constantly improving our customer experience
• Acting with humanity and care
• Be curious
• Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious
• Be inclusive - acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together
• Be agile - working with trust, pace and agility
• Be accountable - championing the plan to deliver results and growth

Application Process

Application Process

1. Step 1: Application - Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website.
2. Step 2: Review - Talent Acquisition will review your application and notify you if you have progressed.
3. Step 3: Interview 1 - Telephone interview or one-to-one with a recruiter.
4. Step 4: Interview 2 - Face-to-face or virtual interview as you progress.
5. Step 5: Feedback - Recruiter will share feedback and, if successful, provide offer details.