Summary
Thinking outside the box is welcome! Our Non-food Operational Purchasing team is familiar with the different needs and markets worldwide. We are at the forefront when it comes to turning a product idea into a saleable item and therefore help determine trends in various markets. In close cooperation with your colleagues, you will have a great deal of responsibility in negotiating projects. You will have a strong team behind you at all times and you will get many opportunities to show off your talents and develop freely.
What will you do?
Together with your team, you'll help take our Fashion department to the next level.
… Specifically, this means you will:
* Manage and motivate your team as well as support their professional development
* Be responsible for the strategic and tactical orientation of the product range, including the international performance of the fashion needs category
* Design, develop and analyze the operational, international product range and implement product group strategies, taking current trends into account
* Conduct purchasing negotiations with suppliers and develop & manage the supplier network
* Ensure the supply chain is secure by bundling information from Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Marketing, CSR, etc.
What will you need?
* Several years of professional experience in a managerial position in purchasing
* Expertise in conducting negotiations for purchasing
* A good feel for market developments, customer requirements, and trends
* Fluent German and good command of English
What do we offer?
It is important to us that joining Lidl is worthwhile for you! At Lidl, you will therefore reap the benefits of earning above-average pay and also enjoy all the perks of working for a large company. We recognize the diverse needs of our colleagues and are developing solutions that are geared toward that work-life balance. A personal mentor will also familiarize you with your job from the first day on and will be your contact for any questions you may have about the company. You will quickly feel at home here — and from the very start, you will discover the collegial atmosphere and the individual opportunities available to further develop yourself.