Your Profile
What you’ll do
• Carry out, be responsible for and control negotiations with national suppliers
• Conduct the national and international planning of required production quantities, coordinate and develop of the supplier network
• Do the daily market observation and setting of sales prices as well as observing the weather situation to identify possible bottlenecks in the supply of goods
• Carry out market and trend analyses, product range designs, development and quality improvement of the product portfolio based on current trends
• Do the logistical planning and optimization of flows of goods and ensure ongoing communication and negotiations with national suppliers and internal interfaces
• Check and approve declarations in coordination with the QA department and the applicable legal regulation
• Carry out analyzes of key figures as well as deriving measures
What you’ll need
• At least 2 years experience in purchasing (preferably of food items)
• Valid driving license
• Fluent English; German would be an advantage, or willingness to learn German at a fast pace (language courses provided by the company)
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of product seasonality, as well as trends in varieties, product development and packaging
• Be a persuasive communicator with great presentation skills and high sense of responsibility
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and ability to recognize optimization
*Willingness to travel broad for training for 6 to 9 months (expenses for regular home visits are covered by the company)
What you’ll receive
• Work with talented and motivated colleagues across a global retail company
• Cooperation with dynamic and experienced team
• Great leadership, positive and encouraging working environment and organizational culture
• Competitive compensation
• Private Health Insurance
*This position includes a training period of approx. 6 to 9 months abroad.
Our benefits at Lidl!
Check out the benefits we enjoy at Lidl!
A stimulating work environment that brings out the best of you
Opportunity to exchange experiences with colleagues worldwide
Attractive salary and competitive benefits package
Opportunities for continuous personal and professional development
Global Mobility possibilities
Many opportunities for career development
Welcome package for new joiners
Private Health Insurance for all our employees
Application details:
Click on the "Apply now" button below and please upload your CV in English at the "Брза апликација" button on the redirecting web page!
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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