Trainee Buying Manager - full-time - Wimbledon
- Employer
- Lidl UK
- Location
- Wimbledon Park, London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- 17 Nov 2018
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying
Trainee Buying Manager - full-time - Wimbledon
Our Buying department is at the forefront of our success. Not only is it one of our largest and fastest expanding departments, it influences every product in every store. From the way a product tastes to how the packaging looks to the final retail price, it all starts here.
Wasting no time in making decisions every day…decisions that will impact on the success of each and every Lidl store in the UK, you will relish the challenge of negotiation, especially at high levels. Backed by training and support, your self-confidence will grow even further.
Thriving in a fast paced environment, and possessing real entrepreneurial flair, joining this dynamic and highly motivated department full of likeminded individuals could be the perfect opportunity for you!
What will you do?
- Responsible for market observation and defining product ranges and qualities through conducting thorough Product Range Analysis
- Preparing, conducting and maintaining negotiations and contracts with national suppliers
- Defining and ongoing monitoring of product retail prices
- Maintaining ongoing communication and relationship management with suppliers
- Responsible for conception and implementation of category strategies
- Ensuring full availability of the products in your categories in all listed regions
- Managing the development of individual packaging and artwork for specified products
- Managing and maintaining close working relationships with the International Buying department
What will you need?
- Self-motivated, able to work independently within a high pressured environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- A naturally analytical mind-set with plenty of common sense
- Excellent standard of numeracy
- Entrepreneurial flair with a talent for negotiating and networking at the highest levels
- The ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines
- Highly computer literate
- A high degree of adaptability
- The confidence to make tough decisions
- A strong team player
- A 2:1 degree in any discipline (business preferred)
- A full driving license
- German not essential but preferred
What do we offer?
- Starting from £40,000 with the ability to earn up to £50,750 (dependent on experience)
- Fully expensed company car including private mileage - Audi A4 or A3
- 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata, including Bank Holidays)
- Private Medical Insurance
- A contributory pension scheme
- 10% discount on all Lidl products, in all stores throughout the UK
- Access to corporate discounts on a range of products and services (including holidays, home and garden products, leisure activities and more)
- Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
- Brilliant opportunities for quick progression to senior management and long term career prospects
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