Summary
From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.
With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Purchasing Administrator to join our Purchasing team. The Purchasing Administrator will be responsible for maintaining the product and supplier database, preparing reports and conducting internal audits. We are looking for someone who can effectively communicate with internal and external parties in a positive and professional manner while working under pressure and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll do
1. Maintenance of our product and supplier database
2. Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports for internal departments and our international counterparts in Germany
3. Managing incoming calls and emails ensuring they are dealt with in an efficient and professional manner
4. Coordinating between departments and operating units in resolving day-to-day administrative and operational problems
5. Paper and electronic file management and archiving
6. Product and supplier database checks and sign-offs
7. Assisting line manager and team members with ad hoc administration duties and projects
What you'll need
8. Fluent in the German language
9. Ensure work is carried out and completed in a controlled, compliant, timely and accurate manner with emphasis on attention to detail
10. Ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
11. Exceptional organisational, analytical and data management skills
12. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
13. Proficient in MS office (in particular Excel)
14. SAP knowledge is an advantage
What you'll receive
Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl
15. €35,500 rising to €48,000 over 3 years
16. 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
17. Private employee medical insurance
18. Company pension after one year of service
19. Flexible start and finish times
20. Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member
21. Excellent opportunities for career progression
22. Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
23. Dynamic work environment
24. Modern office facility with free parking
25. On-site gym and canteen
26. Up to 2 days remote working per week
27. Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion, or membership of the traveller community.