Summary
From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.
With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team.
We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.
At Lidl, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset and that our success is hugely attributable to the commitment and dedication of our workforce.
Career development and training are of major importance to us.
All employees are provided with the training and support they need to reach their full potential and to progress within the company.
Structured, on-the-job training is the foundation of our training concept, giving our employees the opportunity for further development both professionally and personally.
At Lidl we believe that training is the most important investment we can make in our people.
As part of the Trainee Buyer Programme in this fast-paced and exciting area of our business, you will be given a structured and comprehensive training plan which will enable you to develop the skills required in order to assist in the development and management of product categories through detailed market and consumer behaviour analysis.
This will involve continuously sourcing new suppliers, promoting product innovation and ensuring a top-quality offering at the lowest possible price for our customers.
Start date: September ****
Duration: 12 Months
What you'll do
Completing regular competitor and assortment analysis and product group comparisons
Tasting and conducting quality checks in consultation with the Quality Assurance department
Negotiating and building relationships with national and international suppliers
Working in collaboration with other related departments such as Social Media, Marketing and Promotional Planning to help manage and drive our product categories
Setting and reviewing retail prices on a regular basis
What you'll need
Third-level degree is essential
A full driving licence
Proficiency with Google Workspace tools
Excellent communication skills
Motivation and drive to succeed
Ability to work under pressure
German language is an advantage but not a requirement
What you'll receive
We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl
€45,500 salary per annum
20 days holidays per annum
Private employee medical insurance
Flexible start and finish times
Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
Excellent opportunities for career progressionDynamic work environment
A vast array of training opportunities from our in-house training catalogue
Bespoke training plan depending on current skills
Modern office facility with free parking
On-site gym and canteen
Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
Lidl is an equal opportunities employer.
If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.
We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
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