Administrative Assistant - Purchasing Operations (744009)
Role Overview
Lidl US is searching for the next Administrative Assistant to join our Orga 1 - Purchasing Operations team! The Administrative Assistant provides critical project and process support for the Purchasing Operations department. This role requires strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to manage multiple tasks and report generation on tight deadlines. The position liaises with Purchasing, internal stakeholders, and external service providers, requiring strong customer service abilities.
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Summary
Lidl US is searching for the next Administrative Assistant to join our Orga 1 - Purchasing Operations team! The Administrative Assistant provides critical project and process support for the Purchasing Operations department. This role requires strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to manage multiple tasks and report generation on tight deadlines. The position liaises with Purchasing, internal stakeholders, and external service providers, requiring strong customer service abilities.
Essential Functions
Assist with Category Group Analysis (WGA) administrative tasks
Join Category Managers during WGA sessions to record agreed-upon changes
Process incoming INT tasks and liaise with applicable stakeholders
Process supplier charges in coordination with Purchasing and Accounting
Assist with resolving invoice price discrepancies
Support data maintenance across various systems and Google Workspace
Proactively escalate issues to management in a timely manner
Execute process improvements in coordination with management
Ensure process adherence when completing tasks and interacting with stakeholders
Perform data entry for various departmental projects
Other duties may be assigned by the Line Manager to meet operational needs
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Proficient in Google Workspace or related software
- Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, proactively, and take ownership of tasks to ensure accuracy and completion within deadlines
- Comfortable and professional when interacting with all levels of staff, including senior leadership
- Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing workloads and conflicting priorities
- Project management skills
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Intermediate to advanced German language skills to help in liaising with the German HQ and translating German documents and systems
- Salesforce experience
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
1 year of experience in a related field or relevant internship experience
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
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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