Summary£49,500 - £66,000 per annum | 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension schemeEveryone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work. Just like you. As a Lidl Procurement Services Consultant, you’ll be responsible to tender and appoint suppliers for a wide range of procurement topics. From market research to negotiation, you will be joining a dynamic environment, successfully running multiple projects at the same time. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a multitude of departments and therefore continuously improve your knowledge about the business and different exciting topics.In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. We’re proud to be supportive teams with big ambitions too, so there’ll be plenty of ways for you to progress. With the right training, we’ll help you thrive in your role and champion you to succeed in your career here.What youll do● Engaging with different departments in the business analysing and highlighting the needs of each departmentn● Onboarding new procurement categoriesn● Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactivity where looking at new services implementation or strategic solutionsn● Managing the tender process from market research, to creating tender packs, completing scorecards and presenting final recommendationsn● Conducting strategic sourcing initiatives, including negotiations, supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, cost structure analysis ensuring process compliancen● Supplier negotiation and drafting contractsn● Contract managementn● Stakeholder managementn● Preparing summaries, overviews and project status documents for senior managementn● Budget tracking and controln● Managing and maintaining supplier relationshipsWhat youll need● Solid experience in a procurement rolen● CIPS Level 4 qualified is essential or equivalentn● Experience working with suppliers, contract management and tenderingn● Excellent stakeholder management and communication skillsn● Effective negotiator and confident presenter (able to present and propose projectsideas to Board level employees)n● Ability to prioritise projects and communicate effectively accordinglyn● The ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently within tight deadlinesn● Ability to deal with a large amount of data (numeric andor literal) and being able to extract key informationn● Strong knowledge of ExcelWhat youll receive● 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)n● 10% in-store discountn● Ongoing trainingn● Enhanced family leaven● Pension schemen● Plus, more of the perks you deserve*includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance. You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.