Procurement Manager - Home Based

66,000* - 77,000
* per annum | 35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. Our  award-winning buying  Department is now hiring a Buying Manager to join the team. You'll have a background as a buyer in the food industry.
Youll engage in a diverse range of activities including operations within our stores, product development, and contract negotiations, all on a global platform.
Youll be able to excel in a dynamic and high-pressure environment where every opinion is valued, and we are eager to hear yours. Youll have a true enthusiasm for food retail, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to becoming a specialist in your area. Our network of over 1000+ stores rely on your expertise in selecting the best products for our customers.
At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, youll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.
Oversee the essential timeline from product conception to its launch in our depots, ensuring that stock is delivered on time
Possessing a strong entrepreneurial spirit, you will demonstrate exceptional skills in negotiation and networking at the highest echelons.

Your role will involve daily interactions not only with Account Managers but also with Commerical and Managing Directors from some of the largest manufacturers in the UK
Demonstrating confidence when presenting to Buying Directors and Board Directors
Utilise your keen analytical abilities, coupled with the capacity to recognise trends, project sales, and evaluate data to inform commerical decisions
Engage in negotiations to secure the most favourable commercial terms for the business, with a strong commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes
Reports into one of the Heads of Buying as part of a team of buyers

Experience working as a Buyer in the food retail sector is essentail
Be passionate about the food retail industry
Possession of a full UK driving licence
Already live - or happy to relocate - within a one-hour commute of Lidl GB Head Office, Tolworth, Surrey
German language skills desirable but not essential
35 days holiday (pro rata)
~10% in-store discount
~ Enhanced family leave
~ Pension scheme
~ We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance