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We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - 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, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices. Talk to us about how we can best support you! 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 the comprehensive support and advice on tendering and e-auction process using Kingfisher eSourcing tools. The eSourcing System Lead will be also responsible for proposing and implementing improvements in Kingfisher ways of working and for eSourcing system maintenance and enhancements.


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

  • Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas and automation to process large volumes of data)
  • Experience using eSourcing tools, preferably Coupa Sourcing Optimisation (or Jaegger, Keelvar, or similar) is desired 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 is 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
  • I am respectful

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 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. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here!

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

Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.

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