What you'll do
1. Work on strategic projects with high level of autonomy and leadership as well as having a high level of exposure to Board of Directors within Lidl GB
2. Autonomous project planning, management and implementation across Lidl GB stores and RDCs
3. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers defining and implementing the subject strategies, proactively managing risks and providing commercial leadership across Procurement related activities
4. Work with main business stakeholders to identify service optimisation and value improvement opportunities
5. Negotiating strategic cost savings and adding regular value to the business
6. Track budgets for the categories of responsibility, investigating cost categories and cost drivers through extracting and analysing complex sets of data
7. Lead and drive innovation through challenging the status quo
8. Analysing the market and business processes, generating new ideas on subject matters of responsibility and constantly looking to contribute with value to the business.
9. Ensuring adherence to best practice of Procurement processes and procedures across the business
What you'll need
10. Self-motivated and proactive with a can-do attitude and the ability to drive projects and solve problems independently
11. An excellent communicator, effective negotiator, and confident presenter (able to present and propose projects/ideas to Board level employees)
12. Self-starter, able to work independently and able to manage conflicting deadlines
13. Proven project management experience
14. Creative problem solving and analytical skills
15. Use insight to innovate and drive cost savings
16. Ability to plan and control budgets
17. Strong knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
What you'll receive
18. 35 days holiday (pro rata)
19. 10% in-store discount
20. Sabbatical
21. Enhanced family leave
22. Pension scheme
23. Plus, more of the perks you deserve
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
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.