Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Product Sourcing Manager Job Locations PL-Warsaw Entity Offer & Sourcing, Supply & Logistics ID 2025-102523 Category Sourcing Type Permanent Full Time Contract Permanent Hours Per Week 40 What's the job?

Team Development

Live our core values, embed a positive team experience in all that we do, recognizing contributions and creating a sustainable environment fit for high performersDevelop sourcing competencies across the team and drive engagement, retention and succession plansSet clear team objectives with structured performance reviews, feedback and management.

New Business Development

Collaborate with the management team in communicating and implementing priorities for the buying officeWork directly with the triangular team in developing robust and lasting relationships in order to drive better/more informed decisionsDrive the implementation of the vendor mapping within your footprint, through a combination of new supplier discovery activity, benchmarking and developing bears (alternative suppliers)Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors to deliver the product development and margin plans

Contracting and Operational Delivery

Ensure project milestones are delivered on time, promoting cross functional collaboration between all functions.Guarantee minimum standards and Kingfisher sustainability policy complianceBe the point person on the management of the KIPL contractsBe accountable for the collection, completeness and quality of the data to support article and vendor set up and maintenance in the company systems.Be responsible for adherence to sourcing processes using the relevant systems and tracking tools such as CPC, Project Management, Contract Management and Audits etc Be the Kingfisher point person for the vendors; responsible for ensuring their compliance to our policies and processes, such as Brand and Packaging, Audit and Factory Assessment

Product and Supplier Development

Deliver the category level OEB vendor strategy, as defined by the RSM, to ensure the buying office has the best possible chance of gaining group volume through competitive tendersOrganise & contribute to the SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) programme for Key Strategic vendors, understanding capabilities, risks and opportunities in your supply baseImplement the sourcing 2.0 approach within your footprint and engage category sourcing team & centres of expertiseManage sourcing team activities & supplier selection in order to fulfil ranging demands at optimal price and volume whilst ensuring that the agreement is sustainable for all parties.

Ongoing business activity

Manage forecasting & delivery of KPIs through structured monitoring, reporting, direction, challenge and supportBuild the framework and the strategy of the negotiation through setting the target, objectives and the team direction to deliver the required margin from annual contract negotiations and cost price reduction/increase mitigation activities with the team.Set priorities and ensure fact based negotiations through “should cost”, cost breakdown, LPP analysis, production cost and processes and developing common platforms (components, 2nd/3rd tier suppliers)

 

What you'll bring

The successful candidate will have extensive negotiation experience within a commercial environment able to manage the end to end process through to vendor onboarding. You will be able to identify opportunities for component sourcing and manage the 'design to cost' process. You must have an understanding of manufacturing processes and cost structures for all of the applicable category areas.  There will be around 30% travel within this position, you will be proficient in English, in the field and related to international business (written and spoken).   This is an exciting opportunity to join our global business. In return, we provide an inspirational working environment, a competitive benefits package and opportunities to stretch and grow your career.

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