Kingfisher plc

About the Company

Kingfisher plc is an international home improvement company with over 2,000 stores, and operations in eight countries across Europe. We operate under retail banners including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint and Koçtaş, supported by a team of over 78,000 colleagues.

We offer home improvement products and services to consumers and trade professionals who shop in our stores and via our e-commerce channels.

Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. At Kingfisher, we believe a better world starts with better homes and we strive to help make that happen.

As a Group, we use our core strengths and commercial assets, and we power our retail banners to address the significant growth opportunities that exist within the home improvement market #PoweredByKingfisher

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Company Name

Kingfisher plc

Job Title

Stagiaire - Assistant Achats H/F

Job Description

**Job Title** Procurement Assistant Trainee **Role Summary** Support the procurement team in managing forecast accuracy, creating and monitoring key performance indicators, handling request‑for‑quotation (RFQ) processes, administering supplier information, and executing cost‑based negotiations. Contribute to supplier strategy development, data integrity, and compliance with procurement policies over a six‑month internship period. **Expectations** - Internship duration: 6 months, starting January 2026. - Current enrolment in a 3‑ to 5‑year university program in procurement, supply‑chain, or international trade. - Minimum of one prior purchase‑related internship or experience. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Maintain and update procurement forecasts; deliver regular KPI reports. 2. Coordinate the creation, publication, and administration of RFQs and related documentation. 3. Manage supplier returns, contract records, and related administrative tasks. 4. Conduct price‑cost analysis, cost‑breakdown reviews, and linear performance assessments to support negotiations. 5. Ensure accurate, complete, and current supplier and product data in group systems. 6. Monitor adherence to procurement processes, methods (e.g., CPC), and tools. 7. Participate in supplier strategy initiatives: identify new suppliers and perform comparative analyses. 8. Build and sustain relationships with existing and emerging suppliers to support product development and margin targets. **Required Skills** - Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset. - Excellent interpersonal and proactive communication skills. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Good written and spoken English proficiency. **Required Education & Certifications** - Current student in a Bachelor (Bac + 3) to Master (Bac + 5) program focused on procurement, supply‑chain, international trade, or a related discipline. - No specific certifications required, but knowledge of procurement frameworks (e.g., CPC) is a plus.

Lille, France

Hybrid

13-11-2025