Are you an experienced Responsible Sourcing & Quality Manager focused on timber looking for a new and exciting opportunity? One where it's not just about the opportunity to develop, one where you’ll also be valued, rewarded and supported? Your work will also have a real impact. We help people build things. Make things better. How good would it be to know that you’re part of that? 

As our  Responsible Sourcing & Quality Manager (focused on Timber and associated categories) your role will be to support the business in providing safe, compliant and sustainable products through the management of suppliers, manufacturers and raw materials within our supply chain. Contributing to the development and implementation of our policies linked to sustainability, ethical trading and product compliance.

We’re looking for someone that has experience of providing technical expertise and can provide support to our commercial teams on sourcing, application and suitability of products entering the supply chain.

The role requires travel throughout the UK as well as several trips per year further as far as Asia and South America.

The Role:

• You’ll be planning product evaluations, samples and technical files to meet our shipment and delivery deadlines.

• Being commercially aware, you will engage and support the selection of appropriate suppliers and products that meet our product standards & policies.

• Proving advice in relation to product legislation, safety & technical standards and environmental impact to specific product categories is essential.

• Accountable for the evaluation and approval of products within assigned categories, you will be responsible for risk assessment and benchmarking processes, to ensure that only compliant (Safe, Legal, Reliable and Fit-for-Purpose) products enter the business. 

• At all times, ensuring the business is kept fully informed and up to date on all product related legislation and compliance requirements and that this information is readily available, understandable and forms part of the product evaluation and approval process.

Does this sound like you?

• Proven track record of working in a similar role, where you have the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• You'll have knowledge of QA Practices and methodology and be able to demonstrate practical experience of Supplier, Factory, CSR (Ethical) audits.

• You'll have knowledge of UK product legislation covering safety, legal, environmental and associated technical standards and compliance certification schemes.

• You’ll be a strong problem solver, with excellent trouble-shooting skills and able to influence at all levels.  Capable of building long term relationships both internally with multiple stakeholders including offshore and with 3rd parties.

• Organised, methodological and tenacious in your approach with the ability to plan workload to achieve deadlines and be self motivated and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes.

What's in it for you?

Our strong family values and 'cornerstones' lie at the heart of the success of our journey. If matching your ambition to our culture is an exciting prospect, there's never been a better time to join us.   

We’re a team. And teams work best together when they know and respect one another. Listen and learn from one another. So we offer a hybrid working model. Giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you. 

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:

• Competitive package including an annual bonus and a company car

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

• Contributory Pension and Life Assurance

• Flexible Hybrid working

• Save-as-you-earn scheme

• Colleague discount 

• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause, and fertility support.

About Us: 

We are a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in industry, we now generate revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.

We care for our people – and we look out for one another. Everyone has a voice. We’re ambitious, but we’re inclusive, supportive and down-to-earth with it. Anyone can build on their talent and expect our support to get on.