Procurement Project Manager

at  Lidl

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.
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for sourcing equipment and services to support our stores, regional offices & warehouses and head office. You will manage the process from conception right through to delivery and will see the fruits of your labour in our network of stores and warehouses nationwide.

What you’ll do

• Sourcing potential suppliers both nationally and internationally and negotiating the best possible price, terms and conditions for equipment and services
• Controlling and overseeing the negotiation, planning, roll-out, testing and auditing of new equipment and services
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure the smooth implementation of test projects, seamless ordering, and efficient company operations
• Managing relationships with suppliers through regular meetings to ensure adherence to quality, level of service and price competitiveness
• Managing projects to ensure they are completed safely, in line with the company’s requirements to strict timelines and budgets
• Maintaining administration files for all tasks to minimise any risk to the company and demonstrate full transparency
• Full responsibility for expenditure planning and management in relevant area, producing monthly reports, explaining any deviations from plans, and preventing overspends
• Seek out innovative solutions for improvements leading to improved operational productivity, improved safety and reduced capital and maintenance costs
• Review and appraise capital and operating expenditure and develop / propose and / or new opportunities to assist in the reduction of these costs
• Visit stores and warehouses to meet suppliers, review quality of installations and take feedback from business colleagues

What you’ll need

• Aptitude for negotiation
• Comfortable in a fast-paced office environment
• Highly organised and motivated
• Excellent communicator
• Driven to continuously improve work practices
• Written & spoken German is an advantage
• Highly competent using Microsoft Office suite

What you’ll receive

Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €49,500 rising to €63,000 over 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after two years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension after one year of service
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• 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

• Sourcing potential suppliers both nationally and internationally and negotiating the best possible price, terms and conditions for equipment and services
• Controlling and overseeing the negotiation, planning, roll-out, testing and auditing of new equipment and services
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure the smooth implementation of test projects, seamless ordering, and efficient company operations
• Managing relationships with suppliers through regular meetings to ensure adherence to quality, level of service and price competitiveness
• Managing projects to ensure they are completed safely, in line with the company’s requirements to strict timelines and budgets
• Maintaining administration files for all tasks to minimise any risk to the company and demonstrate full transparency
• Full responsibility for expenditure planning and management in relevant area, producing monthly reports, explaining any deviations from plans, and preventing overspends
• Seek out innovative solutions for improvements leading to improved operational productivity, improved safety and reduced capital and maintenance costs
• Review and appraise capital and operating expenditure and develop / propose and / or new opportunities to assist in the reduction of these costs
• Visit stores and warehouses to meet suppliers, review quality of installations and take feedback from business colleague