Purchasing Analyst - Pricing Analysis

About the Role

The Purchasing Pricing Analysis Analyst is responsible for assisting in coordinating the planning, development, and execution of a variety of pricing-related projects and tasks. This position requires superb attention to detail and an understanding of department processes and procedures. The Analyst will assist with report development, process mapping, and project planning to ensure deadlines are met, while liaising with multiple internal stakeholders and external partners such as suppliers and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist, track, and report on pricing processes and tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Assist with designing, implementing, and carrying out processes and improvements defined by the Pricing & Buying Systems Team.
• Assist with the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows, and project plans.
• Prepare, document, and lead status meetings with various teams.
• Carry out research, analysis, testing, and liaise with internal and external teams to source relevant data.
• Ensure quality standards are met by maintaining a high level of attention to detail and following verification measures set by the team.
• Maintain and assist the development of training materials with a high level of accuracy.
• Respond effectively to changing workloads and conflicting priorities.
• Escalate problems proactively to the Manager in a timely manner.
• Assist with training or guiding the work of other team members on occasion.
• Identify, explain, and resolve data issues.
• Report system issues with applicable departments (external service providers, Lidl International, internal teams).
• Oversee and manage assigned project and/or department data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements.
• Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or, in lieu of a degree, 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Looker, MicroStrategy, Databricks, or related software applications.
• SQL experience.
• German language skills.

Physical Requirements

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

Our Values

• Performance: We thrive together to passionately pursue ambitious goals, constantly develop ourselves, and turn complex organizational challenges into opportunities.
• Respect: We put people at the center of what we do by treating each other fairly, ensuring equal opportunities, and valuing diversity as a key cultural strength.
• Trust: We believe in each other, communicate openly and honestly, remain completely reliable, and treat mistakes as valuable learning opportunities.
• Grounded: We dream big while staying down to earth, remaining approachable, choosing simplicity over complexity, and focusing firmly on meaningful results.
• Belonging: We are stronger together than we are alone, standing up for one another, leveraging our collective strengths, and focusing on sustainable, long-term relationships.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $33.66 (with potential to earn $38.47 in the future).
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid holiday and paid time off (PTO) for sickness or vacation.
• Dedicated training plans to ensure success.
• 401K Plan with a 5% company match.
• Voluntary term life and AD&D insurance.
• Total Well-Being Program.
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit offering access to pay on your own schedule.

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