Indirect Procurement Specialist

Who we are and what we create?

We’re Kingfisher, a team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: Castorama, B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Dépôt and Koçtaş - 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. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our office, located in Kraków. Talk to us about how we can best support you!

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 benefit package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career:

• fixed-term employment contract

• Private medical healthcare at LUXMED (including dentalcare) for you and your family

• Medicover sports card (Fit&More package)

• Life insurance financed by the employer

• 30-minute lunch break included in the 8-hour working day

• Work in a highly professional and stimulating atmosphere

• Training & Buddy programme that will allow you to quickly adapt to your new role

• Wellbeing programme for employees

• Co-financing of monthly tickets for the public transport in Krakow

• Comfortable working environment in the office and the possibility of home office

• Language courses, accounting courses, access to LinkedIn Learning and the possibility of co-financing studies and certification

• Employee referral programme

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Specialist to join our team on a fixed-term basis. This role is critical in managing procurement activities across multiple indirect categories, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and strong supplier relationships. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver value through strategic sourcing and category management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned indirect categories such as Soft FM (Security, Cleaning), Staff Equipment & PPE, and Security Tagging

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives

• Prepare and run RFI/RFP processes, including data collection, scope definition, and supplier evaluation

• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with company standards and governance

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure performance and service quality

• Monitor supplier KPIs and address issues proactively

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements

• Assess and mitigate risks related to supply continuity and compliance

• Partner with internal teams (Finance, Operations, Facilities) to align procurement strategies with organizational goals

• Support stakeholders in understanding procurement processes and policies

• Prepare reports on category performance, savings, and market trends

• Use data-driven insights to inform sourcing decisions

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Indirect Procurement or related sourcing roles

• Strong knowledge of tendering processes and contract management

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive decisions

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

• Familiarity with procurement tools and ERP systems is a plus

• French language skills would be an advantage