Indirect Procurement Specialist (Fixed-Term Contract)

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.

Benefits

• fixed‑term employment contract
• Private medical healthcare at LUXMED (including dental care) 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.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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

What experience you’ll bring:

• 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

Our Behaviours

At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours

• Constantly improving our customer experience
• Acting with humanity and care
• Be curious
• Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious
• Be inclusive
• Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together
• Be agile, working with trust, pace and agility
• Be accountable, championing the plan to deliver results and growth

Training & Development

There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you.

Conversation with senior leaders

Resources and tools to help you grow

Initiatives that measure development

With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy.

Find your path

The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation.

Sharing is caring

We arent selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, youll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it.

Reach for the stars

So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level.

Why Kingfisher

We’re an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher?

Application Process

What to expect from our application process…

Step 1: Application

Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website.

Step 2: Review

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

Step 3: Interview 1

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

Step 4: Interview 2

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

Step 5: Feedback

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