Buying Coordinator

Overview

At Lidl Ireland, our core mission is to craft an exceptional shopping experience for every customer, supported by a workforce of over 7,000 across stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Our team’s dedication drives our success.

We are looking for an organized, detail-focused, and driven Buying Coordinator to enhance our Buying department. This role centers around managing files, maintaining product and supplier databases, and providing essential reports. The successful candidate will interact professionally with internal teams and external partners, thrive under pressure, multitask effectively, and report directly to a Senior Buyer.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Buyers in ensuring an optimal product assortment is available to customers.
• Work closely with suppliers to maintain smooth product delivery into our operations.
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports for various internal units and our German counterparts.
• Handle inbound calls and emails efficiently and professionally.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally to solve routine administrative and operational challenges.
• Manage paper-based and electronic files, ensuring proper archiving.
• Assist the line manager and team with miscellaneous administrative tasks and projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Execute tasks with precision, complying with deadlines while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong organizational capabilities alongside advanced analytical and data management skills.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Proficient use of Google Workspace applications.
• A tertiary qualification is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of German is a plus, though not required.
• Possession of a full driving license.

Benefits and Compensation

• An equitable salary scheme paying €37,500 initially, with progression to €51,000 after three years.
• Starting with 20 days of paid leave, increasing to 25 days after two years.
• Private medical insurance coverage for employees.
• Company pension plan participation.
• Flexible working start and finish hours.
• Comprehensive initial training and ongoing professional development guided by experienced staff.
• Clear prospects for career growth and advancement.
• Potential invitation to the Leadership Academy for high performers.
• An energetic and supportive work culture.
• Modern office amenities including on-site gym, canteen, and free parking.
• Hybrid work model allowing up to two remote workdays per week.
• Discounts on mobile and broadband through the Three network.
• Additional leave benefits including maternity, paternity, marriage leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Lidl values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment. Our hiring process promotes equality regardless of gender, civil or family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, political views, or traveller community membership.