Strategic Kitchen Procurement Lead

Wickes; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private medical

Pension

Colleague discount

Discount platform

Job summary

Wickes in Watford is looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Kitchens team. You will develop strong supplier relationships and drive cost optimisation across sourcing, contracts and onboarding.

The role involves end-to-end procurement, cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations and legal, and travel within Europe and the UK. We offer a competitive bonus, private medical cover and pension, plus employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement role, preferably in kitchens or related category.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of budgeting and financial principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, price, reliability and capacity.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and renewals.
• Identify cost-savings opportunities through strategic sourcing and process improvements.
• Oversee supplier onboarding and offboarding to ensure smooth transitions.
• Manage end-to-end procurement cycle from requisition to delivery and payment.
• Assess and mitigate procurement risks and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Wickes in Watford is looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Kitchens team. You will develop strong supplier relationships and drive cost optimisation across sourcing, contracts and onboarding.

The role involves end-to-end procurement, cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations and legal, and travel within Europe and the UK. We offer a competitive bonus, private medical cover and pension, plus employee discounts.