Buying Administrator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Summary

£28,380* - £37,400* per annum. | 30 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

We are looking for a confident and motivated Buying Administrator to join our Head Office Food Buying Team. This is an ideal role for a positive, pro-active, and enthusiastic team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will relish working under pressure.

You will be supporting our Buyers with administrative tasks, liaising with suppliers, and communicating internally across departments. This role is fundamental in ensuring that Lidl remains competitive and continues its successful growth across Europe.

What you'll do

• Supporting Buyers in the preparation of negotiations and contracts with national suppliers
• Liaising regularly with Buyers, Suppliers, and other external & internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring complete and accurate data is passed on to the relevant teams and departments.
• Supporting Buyers with category specific tasks.
• Assisting Buyers with negotiation preparation, product sampling and category reviews.

What you'll need

• Self-motivated, able to work well in a team and independently within a high-pressured environment
• Well-organised with the ability to multitask and work to targets and strict deadlines
• Excellent time management skills
• A high degree of adaptability
• A confident approach with excellent communication skills
• Experience in the Buying environment.
• The ability and confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues across all levels of the business.
• Experience in supplier communication, preferably in negotiations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Pro-active, approaching problems logically and calmly
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Positive can-do attitude with the willingness to learn

What you'll receive

• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.]]>