About Us
Founded in 1975 and headquartered just north-west of Cardiff, Sigma 3 Kitchens Ltd is a family-owned kitchen manufacturer, distributor and retailer with over 50 years of experience crafting high-quality kitchens. Today, it stands as the largest kitchen manufacturer in Wales, with a reputation built on exceptional product quality, craftsmanship and customer service.
Sigma 3 is proud to be the UK’s most trusted kitchen retailer on Trustpilot, with an outstanding rating of 4.9 out of 5 from more than 2,500 verified customer reviews. This recognition reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience at every stage of the journey.
The business has undertaken a significant £20 million investment in a secondary manufacturing facility in Bridgend, alongside the modernisation of its existing factory in Llantrisant. Combined with continued investment in its people, systems and production capabilities, this expansion has effectively tripled manufacturing capacity, bringing total operational space to more than 200,000 square feet and reinforcing Sigma 3’s position as a leading UK manufacturer.
Sigma 3 currently sells kitchens through six of its own retail showrooms across South Wales and in Esher, Surrey, while also supplying its national brand, Masterclass Kitchens, to over 160 independent retailers across the UK. In addition, the company partners with both boutique and national housebuilders throughout Wales and the South-West. Every kitchen is designed and manufactured in Wales, ensuring that the company’s continued national success supports the local economy.
Role Purpose
To lead and deliver the organisation’s procurement and purchasing activity by driving immediate cost savings across all areas of spend, while establishing robust sourcing processes and building the foundations of a scalable procurement function.
The role will take a hands-on approach to supplier negotiation, sourcing, and cost control, whilst working cross-functionally to optimise commercial outcomes and support business growth. Over time, the position will shape procurement strategy, embed best practice, and develop internal capability, evolving into a leadership role responsible for the overall direction and performance of the procurement function.
The Role
Cost Management & Commercial Delivery
- Lead the review and renegotiation of the organisation’s material cost base, as well as indirect spend including IT, marketing and third-party services.
- Use data-driven insight and strategic sourcing approaches to identify and deliver measurable cost-saving opportunities across all areas of spend.
- Audit and validate supplier pricing to ensure cost accuracy, competitiveness, and value for money.
Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Own the sourcing and negotiation of new materials, products and services, ensuring quality, cost and supply continuity requirements are met.
- Establish and manage strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing agreements and contracts that support both operational and commercial objectives.
- Support new product development and introduction by working closely with the Technical team to identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers.
- Explore opportunities for product innovation and margin improvement simultaneously.
Operational Procurement Delivery
- Take a hands-on approach to purchasing activity where required, ensuring timely sourcing and resolution of supplier or supply issues.
- Work closely with sales teams to support tender activity and deliver improved commercial outcomes, including volume-based savings (e.g. appliances and associated products).
- Support all areas of the business with procurement requirements, ensuring a consistent and commercially effective approach across functions.
Process, Governance & Capability Building
- Develop and implement robust procurement processes and procedures aligned to the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, supplier onboarding, performance management and P2P activity.
- Create a clear and consistent sourcing framework and train key stakeholders (including the senior leadership/team of 25) to build commercial awareness and capability across the business.
- Ensure procurement activity is compliant, efficient and aligned with business objectives, reducing risk and improving control.
Procurement Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Identify, lead and deliver procurement projects focused on cost reduction, supplier optimisation and process improvement.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and promote engagement with procurement initiatives across the organisation.
Cross-functional Collaboration & Reporting
- Work collaboratively across departments including manufacturing, sales, technical/new product development, IT and purchasing to ensure procurement supports wider business priorities.
- Provide clear and regular reporting on procurement performance, cost savings and key initiatives to the Senior Management Team.
Key Behaviours
Commercially Astute
- Demonstrates a strong commercial mindset, consistently seeking opportunities to reduce cost, improve value, and drive better outcomes for the business. Balances short-term savings with long-term supplier and product strategy.
Takes Ownership & Delivers Results
- Takes full accountability for outcomes, proactively identifying issues and seeing activity through to completion. Adopts a hands-on approach where needed, maintaining pace and focus to deliver measurable results.
Influential Communicator
- Confident and clear in communication, able to negotiate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels to achieve the right outcomes.
Collaborative & Relationship-Focused
- Builds strong relationships across the business and with suppliers, working collaboratively to align priorities and deliver shared success.
Continuous Improvement & Process-Focused
- Brings structure and discipline to procurement activity, driving improvements in processes, efficiency and overall ways of working.
Develops Others & Builds Capability
- Shares knowledge and supports the development of others, building commercial awareness and procurement capability across the wider business.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Strong analytical ability
- Proven cost reduction delivery with a demonstrable track record of renegotiating suppliers, delivering measurable savings, managing both direct and indirect spend.
- Advanced sourcing and negotiation skills, including experience of contract negotiation and supplier selection.
- Proven ownership of key supplier relationships and commercial negotiations
- Leadership and/or development of people and change projects
Desirable:
- Exposure to procurement activities across functions, including both manufacturing and support services
- Experience in manufacturing/supply chain
- CIPS qualification (or working towards)
- ERP/procurement system experience
The Package
- Competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000 depending on experience, with the opportunity to improve on this with knowledge, experience and excellent performance.
- 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays.
- Access to Health & Wellbeing benefits/app inclusive of an 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Company pension scheme.
- Death in Service/Life Assurance benefit.
- PHI (Incapacity Benefit).
- Company contractual sick pay.
- Employee Discount scheme for friends & family!
This list of duties is not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time in line with business needs.
