Assistant Buyer jobs in United Kingdom

We’re Kingfisher, a team of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher, and all our other brands, to life. We’re big, but we aim to become even bigger and better, becoming the leading home‑improvement company and the largest community of home improvers in the world.

At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants 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.

As a Group Buyer for the category you will work closely with the product team of your sub‑category to define sourcing needs and build supplier strategy with the objective of lowering costs and developing operational excellence.

• Define the needs for the sub‑category and the sourcing strategy
• Work with product teams to understand the range and products composing it
• Analyse product components and manufacturing processes taking into account costing of products
• Identify suppliers and factories, working with sourcing offices to guarantee the right quality and quantities for the group using the right mix of vendors and locations to obtain the best price with the minimum level of risk
• Manage tenders with buying offices and select suppliers using negotiation where needed
• Propose supplier selections to the product lead
• Organise buying programmes involving product development, strategic sourcing, and manufacturing excellence teams

• Strong product expertise including building range structure, product development/costing, materials & components, and manufacturing processes with experience in clothing/textile
• Buying experience and personal experience in home improvement
• Experience in the products of his sub‑categories and understanding of the manufacturing process
• Fluency in spoken and written English; other language skills (e.g., French) would be advantageous
• Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management and Product Development
• Ability to influence at a senior level, having presence and being impactful and able to engage and build good rapport
• Conscientious and delivers as promised; personally organised and translates goals into personal and team plans

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

• I do the right thing

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

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

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

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

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! Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher.

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.

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).

Immediate eligibility through auto‑enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.

25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (prorated for part‑time colleagues).

20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.

Share ownership in a tax‑efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.

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.

Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.

Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.

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Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website.

A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process.

You’ll then have a telephone interview/one‑to‑one conversation with a recruiter.

As you progress, you’ll be invited to attend a face‑to‑face or virtual interview.

Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer.

Interested? Great, apply now and help us power the possible.