Buying Manager
Summary
£66,000 - £77,000 per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) |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.
Our Buyers play a major role in influencing every aspect of the range of goods that we offer to our customers: from which products we sell, to the way they look and taste, developing our supply base and continuing to drive our market-leading position.
As a Buying Manager you'll experience everything from working in our stores, to developing products and negotiating contracts, all on an international scale. You will thrive in our fast-moving environment where everyone has a voice! You will have a genuine passion for the food retail, a 'get things done' attitude and the desire to be an expert in your field. You will be highly motivated and be the one who can stand out from the crowds.
If you are someone who stands out from the crowd and who wants to make an impact come and join our buying department! We look forward to seeing your application.
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 opportunity to build your career.
*Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting Allowance
What you'll do
Be comfortable making multi-million-pound decisions and devising solutions to complex problems - you drive the decisions for your categories
Lead the Meat, Fish & poultry category and assume responsibility and accountability for everything from the tasting of samples to the sign off of packaging design - our success is down to you
Manage the critical path from product concept to launch into our depots and ensure the stock arrives on time
Entrepreneurial flair with a talent for negotiating and networking at the highest levels - you'll be in daily discussions with not only Account Managers, but also Commercial and Managing Directors of some of the UK's biggest manufactures
Be confident presenting to Buying Directors and Board Directors internally
Use your sharp analytical skills along with the ability to identify trends, forecast sales and analyse data to support commercial decisions but don't be afraid to go with your gut feeling
Negotiate the best possible commercial terms for the business with a drive for achieving outstanding results
Constantly striving to improve our customer offer. Getting better never stops.
Collaborate with your fellow buyers and colleagues in other departments, but ultimately have the initiative to drive your own work independently!
Spinning lots of plates at any one time - multi tasking must be your thing!
What you'll need
A background in Meat, Fish, Poultry or chilled is desirable
Experience as a buyer in the food retail industry is essential
Consider yourself to be a Foodie - you're our product developer after all
Be comfortable making multi-million-pound decisions and devising solutions to complex problems - you drive the decisions for your categories
Experience within food retail is desirable but not essential
Possession of a full UK driving licence
German language skills desirable but not essential
Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit
A positive mental attitude at all times even in stressful situations
Assertive and confident in your communication skills
Have presence, confidence and conviction in your ideas
Works well under pressure and to tight and often conflicting deadlines
What you'll receive
This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £66,000 with the potential to earn up to £77,000 (depending on experience) with 35 days' holiday per year (pro rata). We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles, and needs, which is why we offer arrange of additional benefits including but not limited to:
Barista Bar, restaurant, and free onsite gym
On-site Car Parking (including electric charging in each space)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
10% in-store discount card
To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!
*includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance
Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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