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.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Need

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

What You'll Receive

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

DailyPay, 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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