Contracts Officer - Buying Admin

Job description

Summary

£33,000* up to £41,800 *per annum - 30-35 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 Officer to join our Head Office Buying Contracts team. This is an ideal role for a positive and enthusiastic team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will relish working under pressure.

You'll be coordinating product category specific work, liaising with Buyers, Suppliers, writing contracts and support your team leaders working on projects and process improvements.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we’ll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Enjoy three days in the office and two at home, helping you find the work/life balance that truly works for you.

What you'll do

·  Writing of contracts for Food Own label, Branded, Fresh Produce & Non-Food items for GB and/or other export countries
·  Checking, sending out and receiving initiations sheets, product master data requests (via Supplier Portal), supplier data requests or other relevant documents (e.g.: certificates)
·  Maintaining of purchasing systems (EKK, EKS, DMS, LNP, FAP, etc.)
·  Keeping business critical deadlines and ensuring other departments are meeting deadlines – submitting information to INT.
·  Supporting our suppliers and stakeholders with department relevant requests
·  Assisting with project work and making suggestions for improvements (LEAN), leading ad hoc tasks
·  Ownership of own remit with a high standard of quality within the agreed business deadlines 
·  Conducting training and preparing training material
·  Holding presentations to the wider department
·  Participate actively in the teams Change management and understand the Quality Management system
·  Being able to react to any urgent situation and ask ATM/manager for help
·  Have a positive working attitude
·  Resolving price differences queries in Purchasing system
·  Very good communication skills with internal and external stakeholders

What you'll need

·  German speakers preferred
·  Motivated, able to work well in a team and independently in a high-pressure environment
·  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
·  The ability and confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues across all levels of the business
·  Excellent attention to detail
·  Pro-active, approaching problems logically and calmly
·  Fully proficient in Microsoft Office
·  Positive can-do attitude with the willingness to learn

What you'll receive

   • 30-35 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.