{bc}
successfactors

Administrative Assistant - Purchasing Operations (744009)

LIDL
USA
Full-time
Entry · 1+ years experience
Hybrid
USD 26.45-28.85 hourly / hour
Discovered 1 months ago
Google WorkspaceSalesforce

Full Job Posting

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.

#teamlidl #LI-AL1 #LI-Hybrid

Apply for this job in 1 click

Skip the repetitive application forms

Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.

Sarah M.James T.Maya R.

Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career

Start Free Today

More from this employer

More jobs at LIDL