Buying Coordinator

Lidl Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Hybrid work model

Free parking

On-site gym

Job summary

Lidl Ireland is seeking an organised administrator to support buyers and internal teams across our Dublin offices and Lidl stores and warehouses. You will handle reports, calls, emails and cross-department coordination to keep operations flowing smoothly.

The role offers a hybrid work setup with opportunities for career progression, a competitive benefits package including private medical insurance and a company pension, and a modern workplace with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational, analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Google Workspace tools.
• A third-level degree is beneficial but not essential.
• German is an advantage but not essential.
• Full Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Buyers to ensure best product range on shelf for customers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure product flows from supplier to Lidl.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports for internal departments and international counterparts.
• Manage incoming calls and emails professionally and efficiently.
• Coordinate between departments to resolve day-to-day admin and operational issues.
• Handle paper and electronic filing and archiving.
• Assist line manager and team with ad hoc admin tasks and projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical & data management

Verbal & written communication

Google Workspace

German language (advantage)

Full driving licence

Education

Third-level degree (beneficial)

Job description

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.

What you'll do

• Working with the Buyers to ensure we have the best range of products on shelf for our customers.
• Collaborating with our suppliers to ensure product flows from their business to ours.
• 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.
• Paper and electronic file management and archiving.
• Assisting line manager and team members with ad hoc administration duties and projects.

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 past environment.
• Exceptional organisational, analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Google Workspace tools.
• A third-level degree is beneficial but not essential.
• German is an advantage but not essential.
• Full Driving Licence.

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €37,500 rising to €51,000 after 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension
• 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
• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme

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.