Purchasing Assistant, Frozen Foods & Bakery

Summary

Lidl US is searching for the next Purchasing Assistant to join our team! The Purchasing Assistant supports a group of Frozen Foods & Bakery managers with the execution of buying processes and tasks. Additionally, the Assistant may handle correspondence, answer inquires, and provide general administrative support as needed.

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This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Arlington, VA, and follows a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in-office. **

Essential Functions

• Provide support to the assigned director and managers in the department
• Maintain, schedule, and coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Support with the preparation of correspondence, memos, documents, emails, and presentations for department
• Perform data entry and maintenance for various projects including ad hoc departmental reports
• Maintain high levels of integrity and discretion
• Provide assistance during department assortment analyses
• Administrate all buying processes including but not limited to New Item Setup Forms, Change Forms, Contract Setup Forms, Listing Forms, and Monthly Category Overviews
• Create and catalogue weekly and monthly department reports
• Regularly communicate with corporate teams

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing
• Ability to work independently

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in a related field

Preferred Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• Daily Pay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.

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