Senior Buying Manager

Lidl; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 82,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Buying Manager to join the Purchasing team. The role involves supplier negotiations, designing innovative buying strategies, and leading category management. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in retail purchasing, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative attitude. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including holidays and discounts.

Benefits

35 days holiday

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Sabbatical

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Senior Buying/Purchasing expert in a retail food environment.
• Strong numerical skills to interpret and analyse complex data.
• Ability to make critical decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and hold supplier negotiations with confidence.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Lead categories and oversee packaging design.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Numerical skills

Job description

Summary

£82,500* - £99,000* 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 assertive, adaptable, and passionate in what we do.

Just like you.

A unique opportunity to join the heartbeat of the Lidl's Purchasing team as a Senior Buying Manager within the Fresh team. You'll 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.

You’ll have strong commercial insight, analytical capabilities, and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking to draw on the skills as a buyer, experience of leading your own categories and negotiate the best prices for our customers.

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.

What you'll do

• Prepare and hold supplier negotiations with confidence and expertise
• Design innovative buying strategies and plan product ranges and promotions
• Build and nurture relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring successful supplier meetings
• Collaborate with internal, external and international partners on a wide variety of topics
• Lead your categories and assume responsibility and accountability for everything from the tasting of samples to the sign off of packaging design
• Monitor the market and analyse trends to stay ahead of the curve
• Work with strategic partners to drive cost out of long‑term supply agreements
• Maintain and drive forward the company's established position within the market

What you'll need

• Experience working as a Senior Buying/Purchasing expert in a retail food environment
• Experience of negotiating with suppliers and getting the best deals
• Experience of presenting to senior stakeholders on a regular basis
• Ability to demonstrate a positive and collaborative attitude within a team
• Strong numerical skills to interpret and analyse complex data, providing insights for strategic decisions
• Assertive and confident in your communication skills
• Ability to make critical decisions under pressure, balancing short‑term targets with long‑term strategic goals
• German Language skills would be desirable

What you'll receive

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting Allowance

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.