Contracts Administrator (7 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Lidl GB; London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is offering a 7-month fixed-term contract for a Contracts Administrator in their London office. The role involves liaising with buyers and suppliers to ensure seamless contract management and data quality. Ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position promises growth in a dynamic setting while enjoying the perks of 30 days of holiday and in-store discounts.

Benefits

30 days holiday

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience within an office environment.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write contracts for various items within agreed deadlines.
• Communicate item and price changes urgently.
• Maintain quality in Lidl purchasing systems.

Skills

Organised

Time Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Adaptability

Problem-Solving

Team Player

Proactive

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Previous Administration Experience

Job description

Contracts Administrator (7 Month Fixed Term Contract)

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Summary

£29,700 up to £37,400* per annum | 30 days’ holiday | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Summary

£29,700 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 Administrator to join our Head Office Buying Operations team. This is an ideal role for a positive and enthusiastic team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will relish working under pressure.

You'll be working on our Contracts Administration team, liaising with Buyers and Suppliers to obtain supplier & product data and get prices confirmed. Your role is pivotal in making sure that we can take an item from the negotiations to the point where they’re ready to hit the stores!

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Enjoy three days in the office and two at home, helping you find the work/life balance that truly works for you.

What you'll do

• Write contracts for Food Own Label, Branded, Fresh Produce & Non-Food items for GB and/or any other Lidl country in a timely manner within the agreed deadlines
• Checking, sending out and receiving price confirmation sheets within the agreed business deadlines
• Sending out, receiving, and checking supplier and product data requests via our Supplier Portal within the agreed business deadlines as well as other relevant documents like certificates (e.g. BRC, organic)
• Urgently communicating item and/or price changes within our own department as well as to other Lidl countries
• Maintaining a variety of Lidl purchasing systems (EKK, EKS, DMS, LNP, FAP, etc.) to a high standard of quality
• Making sure that all data quality queries like internal audit findings are looked into and closed out as soon as possible
• Keeping business critical deadlines ensuring that other departments can also meet their deadlines while keeping all parties informed
• Working with shared inboxes and allocating emails
• Supporting our suppliers and stakeholders with department relevant requests
• Supporting our suppliers in using our systems, navigating our resources available to them
• Assisting with project work and making suggestions for process improvements
  
  

What you'll need

• Previous administration experience within an office environment
• Motivated, able to work well in a team and independently in a high-pressure environment
• 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
• German speakers preferred, but not essential
  
  

What you'll receive

• 30 days holiday
• 10% in-store discount
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve
• includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.
  
  

You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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