Administrative Assistant - Purchasing

Summary

Lidl US is searching for the next Administrative Assistant to join our Purchasing team! The Administrative Assistant - Purchasing supports a team of Buyers and Directors. The individual handles and responds to direct incoming correspondence, calls, and tasks in a timely manner.

Essential Functions

• 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 support to the assigned Director and Managers in the department
• Administrate all buying processes including but not limited to New Item Setup Forms, Change Forms, Contract Setup Forms, Listing Forms, and Monthly Category Overviews
• Regularly communicate with corporate teams
• Handle, respond to, and direct incoming correspondence, calls, and tasks in a timely manner
• Prepare reports and presentations for management
• Provide assistance during department assortment analyses
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as that ability to present at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proficient in Google Workspace tools 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
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly learn organizational structure team objectives
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments while maintaining commitment to deadlines

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• German language skills are preferred

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

Physical Job Requirements

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

Travel Requirements

• This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers less than 25% of the time

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:

• Starting pay of $26.45 per hour (with potential to earn $28.85 per hour in the future)
• 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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