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We’re Kingfisher, a team made up of over 82,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama, and Koctas to life. We aim to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. That’s where you come in.
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We are recruiting a forward-thinking IT Procurement Manager responsible for procurement excellence, aligning with the IT sourcing strategy to support Kingfisher’s IT objectives.
Reporting to the Head of Commercial and Vendor Management for IT, you will oversee end-to-end IT procurement, analysis & reporting, and vendor management across Software, Hardware, Services, and Telecoms with a spend in scope of over £40 million.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement annual procurement plans in line with IT sourcing strategy.
2. Lead supplier evaluation and selection processes according to Kingfisher IT policies.
3. Leverage group scale through effective communication with the wider Commercial team and IT stakeholders.
4. Identify cost-saving opportunities via benchmarking and analysis.
5. Monitor IT sourcing and commercial trends.
6. Ensure procurement requests are authorized and due diligence is completed before contracts are signed.
7. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand demand and support effective decision-making.
Required Skills and Experience
* Proven experience in IT procurement, especially in procuring software and SaaS.
* Experience in a large, blue-chip environment preferred, with a track record of delivering benefits through procurement.
* Experience negotiating with international suppliers and managing contracts from below £100k to over £2 million.
* Strong vendor management skills to optimize current contracts.
* Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and those who may not meet 100% of the criteria but are eager to contribute and learn.
Join us to be part of an inclusive environment that values innovation and growth. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to develop your career.
Interested? Apply now and help us Power the Possible.
Rewards & Benefits
* Private Health Care: Up to family cover with Bupa, available after three months.
* Kingfisher Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment with employer contributions of up to 14%.
* 25 Days' Holiday: Plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time staff.
* Staff Discount: 20% at B&Q and Screwfix after three months.
* Share Incentive Plan: Save and buy shares tax-efficiently after three months.
* Life Assurance: x4 salary plus retirement account benefits.
* Bonus Scheme: Competitive, role-based bonuses.
* Share Save: Save towards buying Kingfisher shares over 3 or 5 years.
Our core behaviours include being customer-focused, human, curious, inclusive, agile, and accountable, guiding how we work and grow together.
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