Junior Buyer: Learn, Negotiate & Shape Global Sourcing

Lidl US; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Paid holiday & PTO

401K + company match

Life Insurance

Total Well-Being Program

DailyPay

Job summary

Lidl US is seeking a Junior Buyer (Internal: Assistant Category Manager) to join our Buying team. You will learn to negotiate, analyze, and innovate alongside senior managers while handling projects and studying KPIs.

If you want to help shape our assortment and stay ahead of retail trends, this fast-paced role offers hands-on experience, international collaboration, and a clear path for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years related experience in field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with excellent follow-through.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, processes, and procedures to ensure efficient workflow.
• Update guidelines, standard operating procedures, and instructional materials.
• Identify, develop, and propose opportunities for business and process improvement.
• Support in national and international projects, producing business requirements and tests.
• Master the Data: analyze KPIs with Category Managers and Senior Category Managers to drive buying decisions.
• Think Globally: support product development, defining quality and testing improvements for global scale.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Retail, Fashion Merchandising

4+ years related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lidl US is seeking a Junior Buyer (Internal: Assistant Category Manager) to join our Buying team. You will learn to negotiate, analyze, and innovate alongside senior managers while handling projects and studying KPIs.

If you want to help shape our assortment and stay ahead of retail trends, this fast-paced role offers hands-on experience, international collaboration, and a clear path for growth.