Job Description:

Job information Assistant Buying Manager from the Company Lidl, this latest Assistant Buying Manager job vacancy is located in the city London KT located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Administration field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

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Summary

£49,500* - £66,000* 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. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

Our Assistant Buyers play a major role in influencing every aspect of the range of goods that we offer to our customers: from which products we sell, to the way they look and taste, developing our supply base and continuing to drive our market-leading position.

As an Assistant Buying Manager, you'll experience everything from working in our stores, to developing products and negotiating contracts, all on an international scale. You will have the long-term scope to progress to a Buying Manager level and beyond. You will have a genuine passion for the food retail, a ‘get things done' attitude and the desire to be an expert in your field. You will be highly motivated and be the one who can stand out from the crowds.

If you are someone who wants to make an impact and wants to be heard, then come and join our buying department! We look forward to seeing your application.

We're proud to be a diverse, secure, and fast-growing business, so we'll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunity to build your career.

• Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting Allowance

What you'll do

• Consider yourself to be a Foodie - you're our product developer after all
• Be comfortable in supporting your Head of Department making multi million-pound decisions and devising solutions to complex problems - you help drive the decisions for your categories
• You will be expected to lead a category and assume responsibility and accountability for everything from the tasting of samples to the sign off of packaging design - our success is down to you
• Manage the critical path from product concept to launch into our depots and ensure the stock arrives on time
• Entrepreneurial flair with a talent for negotiating and networking at the highest levels - you'll be in daily discussions with not only Account Managers, but also Commercial and Managing Directors of some of the UK's biggest manufactures
• Be confident presenting to Buying Directors and Board Directors internally
• Use your sharp analytical skills along with the ability to identify trends, forecast sales and analyse data to support commercial decisions but don't be afraid to go with your gut feeling
• You will be in position to negotiate the best possible commercial terms for the business with a drive for achieving outstanding results
• Constantly striving to improve our customer offer. Getting better never stops.
• Collaborate with your fellow buyers and colleagues in other departments, but ultimately have the initiative to drive your own work independently

What you'll need

• Experience working in a buying environment, ideally within retail is essential for this role
• Experience within food retail is desirable but not essential
• Be passionate about the food retail industry
• Strong negotiation skills and experience dealing with suppliers
• Be comfortable making multi-million-pound decisions and devising solutions to complex problems - you drive the decisions for your categories
• Possession of a full UK driving licence is essential for the role
• German language skills desirable but not essential
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit
• A positive mental attitude at all times even in stressful situations
• Assertive and confident in your communication skills
• Have presence, confidence and conviction in your ideas
• Works well under pressure and to tight and often conflicting deadlines

What you'll receive

This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £49,500* with the potential to earn up to £66,000* (depending on experience) with 35 days' holiday per year (pro rata). We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles, and needs, which is why we offer arrange of additional benefits including but not limited to:

• Barista Bar, restaurant, and free onsite gym
• On-site Car Parking (including electric charging in each space)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 10% in-store discount card

To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

• includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Keywords : London jobs
Closed Date : 2025-07-27