Buying Coordinator

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, highly motivated Buying Coordinator to join our Buying department. The Buying Coordinator will be responsible for file management, maintaining the product and supplier database and preparing reports. 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. The Buying Coordinator will report directly to a Senior Buyer. 

What you'll do

• Working with the Buyers to ensure we have the best range of products on shelf for our customers 
• Collaborating with our suppliers to ensure product flows from their business to ours 
• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports for internal departments and our international counterparts in Germany 
• Managing incoming calls and emails ensuring they are dealt with in an efficient and professional manner 
• Coordinating between departments and operating units in resolving day-to-day administrative and operational problems 
• Paper and electronic file management and archiving 
• Assisting line manager and team members with ad hoc administration duties and projects

What you'll need

• Ensure work is carried out and completed in a controlled, compliant, timely and accurate manner with emphasis on attention to detail 
• Ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure and multitasking in a fast past environment 
• Exceptional organisational, analytical and data management skills 
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills 
• Proficient in MS office 
• A third-level degree is beneficial but not essential 
• German is an advantage but not essential 
• Full Driving Licence 

What you'll receive

Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €35,500 per annum pro rata
• 20 days holidays per annum pro rata
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Up to 2 days remote working per week after initial training period 
• 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.