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Buying Contracts Administrator (German Speaking)

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 German speaking Buying Coordinator to join our Head Office Food Buying Team. This is an ideal role for a positive, German speaking 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.

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

Writing of contracts for Food Own label, Branded, Fresh Produce & Non-Food items for GB and/or other EKN in a timely manner within the agreed deadlines
Checking, sending out and receiving initiations sheets within the agreed business deadlines
Sending out, receiving, and checking product master data requests via Supplier Portal within the agreed business deadlines
Creating purchasing memos for GB and/or other EKN
Maintaining of purchasing systems (EKK, EKS, DMS, LNP, FAP, etc.) with a high standard of quality within the agreed business deadlines
Ensuring all data quality queries are being actioned on time (IDQ reports)
Keeping business critical deadlines and ensuring other departments are meeting deadlines - submitting information to INT.
Working with shared inboxes and allocating emails
Supporting our suppliers and stakeholders with department relevant requests
Assisting with project work and making suggestions for improvements (LEAN)

What you'll need

German is essential for this role with a minimum of B1 level
Previous administration experience within an office environment
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
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 days holiday

• 10% in-store discount

• Sabbatical

• Enhanced family leave

• Pension scheme

• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

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