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Buying Graduate Management Programme
Summary
£40,000* per annum | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car
Everyone 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.
Our Buying team are experts at providing what our customers want: the best quality products at the best possible prices. Our buyers are involved in everything to do with the product -from idea creation and sampling, through to negotiations and packaging sign off. Soon you could be doing this too!
The Lidl Buying Graduate Management Programme will take you through an intense and challenging, but incredibly rewarding two years of structured development. You will experience everything from working in our stores, negotiating products and contracts and developing exciting product ranges. This role offers the long-term scope to become a permanent Assistant Buying Manager with opportunities for further long-term progression.
Our Graduate Buyers thrive in our fast moving, challenging environment where everyone has a voice, and we want to hear yours! In this role, you need to have a passion for food retail and the desire to become an expert in your field. We look for individuals who are self-motivated and intuitive, with a constant desire to exceed expectations.
If you're ready to make an impact and take ownership, come and join our successful Buying Graduate Management Programme! We look forward to seeing your application.
Closing date for Applications: Wednesday 6 th November 2024
What you'll do
Make multi-million-pound decisions and negotiate the best possible commercial terms for the business - our success is down to you
Own your categories - you are responsible for product development and our chief taste tester
Manage products from initial concept through to launching in our depots and stores
Demonstrate an ability to challenge the status quo and bring your own ideas
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and analyse data to support commercial decisions
Constantly strive to improve our customer offer. Getting better never stops!
Work as part of a team, but be equally happy working independently on your categories
Spin lots of plates at any one time -striving under pressure & multi-tasking is your thing!
What you'll need
A 2:2 degree or above in any discipline by September 2025 or graduated from a Bachelors degree no earlier than September 2023
Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1 st February 2025
Already live, or are happy to relocate within a one-hour commute of our Head Office in Tolworth
To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis
German language skills are desirable but not essential
Be passionate about the food retail industry and a love for all things discount retailer
Strong commercial acumen and an initiative-taker with entrepreneurial spirit
Work well under pressure to tight and often conflicting deadlines
Pragmatic, logical, resilient and quick thinking are all the words people would use to describe you!
Be assertive and confident
Able to attend the assessment day either on 28 th or 29 th November 2024
A Cover Letter must be attached to your application to be considered for this role.
What you'll receive
30 days holiday (pro rata)
10% in-store discount
Company Car
Pension scheme
Discounted Gym
Plus, more of the perks you deserve
*plus an additional 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.
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