Procurement Services Consultant

LIDL; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK seeks a Procurement Services Consultant to oversee tenders and supplier management. You'll manage complex projects and collaborate with various departments to align procurement strategies with business goals. The ideal candidate will have substantial procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders. This role offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

10% in-store discount

35 days' holiday (pro rata)

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Restaurant facilities

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a procurement role.
• Experience in supplier management and tendering.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage mid-to-high value tenders from research to selection.
• Lead negotiation meetings for contracts.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate needs into procurement strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Procurement strategy adaptation

Data interpretation

Excel knowledge

PowerPoint knowledge

Education

CIPS level 4

Job description

As a Lidl Procurement Services Consultant, you'll be responsible for managing tenders and appointing suppliers across a diverse range of indirect procurement areas. From market research to contract negotiation, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment, overseeing mid to high level complexity projects simultaneously. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with various departments and gain exposure to senior stakeholders. We're looking for someone who is not only analytical and organised, but also proactive and creative-ready to identify opportunities, propose practical solutions, and collaborate with key stakeholders to align with procurement strategies that deliver meaningful impact. At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state‑of‑the‑art office, where you can enjoy an on‑site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you'll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Analysis Lead – deliver sourcing initiatives, including supplier/industry analysis, benchmarking, and cost structure evaluation.
• Tender Management – manage mid‑to‑high value and complexity tenders, from market research to supplier selection.
• Negotiations & Contracting – prepare and lead negotiation meetings, ensuring both technical and commercial aspects are addressed.
• Category Development & Innovation – support rollout of new procurement categories and onboarding processes.
• Contract & Supplier Relationship Management – oversee the contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and performance tracking.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting – engage with stakeholders across departments to understand their needs and translate them into procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a procurement role CIPS level 4 or substantial relevant procurement experience.
• Experience working with suppliers, contract management and tendering.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Effective negotiator and confident presenter (able to present and propose projects/ideas to Board level employees).
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders, navigate change, and adapt procurement strategies to shifting business priorities.
• Ability to prioritise projects and communicate effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently within tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle and interpret large volumes of data (both numeric and narrative).
• Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Remuneration

£49,500

Benefits

• up to £66,000 per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

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