Buying Coordinator

September 16, 2024

Lidl

Dublin

FULL TIME

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.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, highly motivated Buying Coordinator to join our Buying department. The Buying Coordinator will be responsible for file management, maintaining the product and supplier database and preparing reports. We are looking for someone who can effectively communicate with internal and external parties in a positive and professional manner while working under pressure and multitasking in a fast-paced environment. The Buying Coordinator will report directly to a Senior Buyer.

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 MS office
A third-level degree is beneficial but not essential
German is an advantage but not essential
Full Driving Licence

What you'll receive

Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl

€35,500 rising to €48,000 after 3 years
20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
Private employee medical insurance
Company pension after one year of service
Flexible start and finish times
Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Dynamic work environment
Modern office facility with free parking
On-site gym and canteen
Up to 2 days remote working per week
Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

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.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available