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We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they’ll love. Join us as a
and you’ll be a big part of this.
Deliver workflows ensuring Vendors comply with all regulatory, safety, and product quality standards.
Support quality audit managers on new vendor/ product approval and review of existing vendors /products as required for Vendor & B&Q Exclusive brands. Includes Technical Audit and collaboration with B&Q Sustainability Team to deliver parallel Ethical and Wood & Paper audits.
Liaising with vendors & buyers to collect and check assurance evidence for use in the Required Technical File (RTF) in line with quality policy.
Develop Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for Commercial Team and vendors to ensure compliance of product and packaging /artwork.
Support commercial teams in understanding specification of product and regulatory requirements. This will include working with current product reference specifications, creating new or updating of these documents. Build product lifecycle /development knowledge.
Facilitate authoring of new product artwork and customer user manuals with support from audit managers, packaging and commercial teams.
Conduct quality issue management & response activity with support of the Governance & Surveillance sub teams
Establish good working relationships with all internal stakeholders and vendors.
Attend and participate in relevant B&Q Commercial meetings on a regular basis.
Utilise and maintain the QA laboratory workspace with support of colleagues.
Participate in the Quality Team continuous improvement journey through Team meetings, process development in your field, joining relevant external committees and undertaking relevant training.
Key Business Relationships:
Collaborate with stakeholders in B&Q QA, Commercial & Planning departments, Responsible Business, Retail, Supply Chain, and Kingfisher Group Quality & Sustainability teams in aligning on quality priorities on a routine and project basis.
Support improved supplier performance and accountability through the audit programme, ensuring vendors consistently deliver compliant & safe products.
Positively advocate for the B&Q quality policy and work closely with commercial partners to guide & select suppliers that achieve our policy standards.
Experience managing product compliance ideally working in UK & EU markets within a major retail or consumer goods organisation.
Good technical foundation with sound product knowledge to apply it in a commercial environment.
Communicates clearly, articulately and with conviction when speaking and in written form with individuals or to a group. Able to adapts content and style to their audience. Energetic team player with drive and self motivation.
Good understanding of IT tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to deliver impactful insights.
Exposure and delivery of project coordination, driving initiatives from concept to delivery. Ability to prioritise and maintain workload to specific deadlines.
Experience working with external partners such as vendors and service providers. ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor trained a distinct advantage.
Commercially aware, able to balance policy requirements and business objectives.
Logical and analytical with attention to detail and communication skills. Influencer able to build strong cross-functional relationships.
Other Requirements:
Ability to travel away from home overnight occasionally.
At B&Q, we're building more than great homes – we're building great careers.
When you join us, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive business where your ideas matter, your development is invested in, and your wellbeing is genuinely important.
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Work in a way that helps you perform at your best, balancing business needs with personal commitments.
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Access learning, development and career opportunities across of the UK's leading retail organisations.
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A competitive salary, pension and a range of financial benefits.
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Enjoy discounts across B&Q and the wider Kingfisher Group.
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Access wellbeing resources, health support and employee assistance programmes designed to help you thrive.
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Generous holiday entitlement and family-friendly policies that support life both inside and outside work.
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We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves.
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The work you do will have a direct impact on our customers, colleagues and business.
Please note that
. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.
At B&Q, we're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone.
If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to help you complete your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
If you would like to be considered under the
, please contact us at
. If you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we'll consider your application in line with our Disability Confident commitments.
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What is the salary for this role?
The salary for this role is £40,000 - £48,000 per annum.
What experience is required?
This position is open to freshers and experienced candidates.
Is this position still open?
Yes, currently active and accepting applications.
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