Purchasing Organisation Administrator

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 Organisation Administrator to join our Purchasing Organisation team. The Purchasing Organisation Administrator will be responsible for conducting internal audits 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 Purchasing Organisation Administrator will report directly to the Head of Purchasing Administration.

What you'll do

• Product and supplier database checks and sign-offs
• 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
• Assisting line manager and team members with ad hoc administration duties and projects
• Supporting, investigating and resolving supplier invoice differences, outstanding payments and billings.

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-paced environment
• Exceptional organisational, analytical and data management skills
• Experience with process development and workflows and advantage
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in MS office (in particular Excel)
• German is an advantage but not essential

What you'll receive

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

• €35,500 rising to €48,000 after 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension after one year of service
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Up to 2 days remote working per week
• 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.