Purchasing Analyst - Food Buying

Lidl US; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $33.66/hr

Medical & Prescription

Dental & Vision

Paid Holiday & PTO

401K with company match

DailyPay

Job summary

Lidl US is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to join the Food Buying team. The analyst monitors stock at regional DCs and evaluates store orders to ensure product availability. Responsibilities include sending orders to vendors, coordinating delivery requirements, and communicating assortment changes across departments.

The role emphasizes data management, reporting, and vendor performance evaluation within an expanding U.S. market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage assigned project data to meet contractual or policy requirements.
• Data entry and data management for department projects.
• Assist with developing training materials (manuals, handbooks, presentations).
• Monitor stock levels in regional distribution centers to ensure availability.
• Analyze store orders and use findings to place orders with vendors.
• Liaise with vendors regarding delivery requests (arrival schedules, MOQs).
• Create and maintain sales reports for senior management; project future volumes.
• Evaluate vendor performance and provide feedback to buyers.
• Liaise with buyers regarding assortment and vendor changes.
• Communicate with internal departments about product availability and delivery schedules.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communi­c

Excellent organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

1–3 years of related field experience

5+ years of related field experience (in lieu of degree)

Job description

Summary Lidl US is searching for the next

Summary Lidl US is searching for the next Purchasing Analyst to join our Food Buying team! The Purchasing Analyst monitors stock levels in regional distribution centers and evaluates store orders to ensure product availability. Key responsibilities of the role include sending orders to vendors, coordinating delivery requirements, and maintaining regular communication with internal departments regarding assortment changes.

What You’ll Do

• Oversees and manages assigned project and/or departments data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements
• Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects
• Assist with the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows, and project plans
• Monitor stock levels in regional distribution centers to ensure adequate availability
• Analyze store orders and use the information to place orders with vendors
• Liaise with vendors regarding delivery requests such as arrival schedules and minimum order quantities
• Create and maintain sales reports for senior management and analyze sales figures to project future volume requirements
• Evaluate vendor performance and provide feedback to the relevant buyers
• Liaise regularly with buyers regarding assortment and vendor changes
• Communicate with internal departments regarding product availability, delivery schedules and store order pattern

What You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to work independently

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

Physical Job Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Starting pay of $33.66 per hour (with potential to earn $38.47 per hour in the future)
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401K Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.