Summary
28,380 up to £37,400
- per annum | 30 days’ holiday | 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 Administrator to join our Head Office Buying Administration 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 will be working on our Contracts Administration team, liaising with Buyers and Suppliers to obtain supplier & product data and get prices confirmed. Your role is pivotal in making sure that we can take an item from the negotiations to the point where they’re ready to hit the stores!
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.
What you'll do
Write contracts for Food Own Label, Branded, Fresh Produce & Non-Food items for GB and / or any other Lidl country in a timely manner within the agreed deadlinesChecking, sending out and receiving price confirmation sheets within the agreed business deadlinesSending out, receiving, and checking supplier and product data requests via our Supplier Portal within the agreed business deadlines as well as other relevant documents like certificates (e.g. BRC, organic)Urgently communicating item and / or price changes within our own department as well as to other Lidl countriesMaintaining a variety of Lidl purchasing systems (EKK, EKS, DMS, LNP, FAP, etc.) to a high standard of qualityMaking sure that all data quality queries like internal audit findings are looked into and closed out as soon as possibleKeeping business critical deadlines ensuring that other departments can also meet their deadlines while keeping all parties informedWorking with shared inboxes and allocating emailsSupporting our suppliers and stakeholders with department relevant requestsSupporting our suppliers in using our systems, navigating our resources available to themAssisting with project work and making suggestions for process improvementsWhat you'll need
Previous administration experience within an office environmentMotivated, able to work well in a team and independently in a high-pressure environmentOrganised with the ability to multitask and work to targets and strict deadlinesExcellent time management skillsA high degree of adaptabilityA confident approach with excellent communication skillsThe ability and confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues across all levels of the businessExcellent attention to detailPro-active, approaching problems logically and calmlyFully proficient in Microsoft OfficePositive can-do attitude with the willingness to learnGerman speakers preferred, but not essentialWhat you'll receive
30 days holiday10% in-store discountSabbaticalEnhanced family leavePension schemePlus, more of the perks you deserveincludes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowanceDisclaimer : 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.
