Junior Buyer

About the role

Lidl US is seeking a Junior Buyer (Internal: Assistant Category Manager) to join our Buying team. This role offers a fast-paced, high-impact path where you will learn to negotiate, analyze, and innovate alongside our Senior Category Managers.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects, work processes, systems, and/or procedures to ensure efficient workflow
• Updates guidelines, standard operating procedures, and instructional materials
• Identifies, develops, and proposes opportunities for business and process improvement
• Supports national and international projects, producing business requirements, performing business system tests, and technical improvements
• Masters the Data: Analyzes various KPIs in coordination with Category Managers and Senior Category Managers to drive informed buying decisions
• Think Globally: Supports national and international product development, defining quality, shaping business requirements, and testing the technical improvements that power our global scale
• The Art of the Deal: Prepares and collects the critical information needed to process major purchase agreements and contracts
• Builds Relationships: Supports negotiations and maintains ongoing coordination with our diverse network of domestic and international suppliers
• Trend Forecast: Prepares category, quality control, and trend analyses to keep Lidl ahead of the retail curve
• Maintains the Landscape: Analyzes retail prices and the competitive landscape to ensure our value remains unbeatable
• Quality Guard: Leads the way in product tastings and quality assurance for negotiated items; if it's on our shelves, it passed through you
• Owns Your Growth: Commits to and completes a personalized Individual Development Plan designed to enhance your skills and grow your career

Requirements

• Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently with excellent follow-through skills, proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software
• Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Retail, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field; 0-2 years of experience in a related field; in lieu of degree, 4+ years of experience in related field
• Preferred Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience: 1–6 months of purchasing experience in a grocery retail setting

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 up to 25% of the time
• This position requires overnight domestic travel less than 25% of the time

What You’ll Receive

• Starting pay of $90,000 (with potential to earn $100,000 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
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule