Team Manager Procurement Implementation

Summary

£72,600* up to £103,400* per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

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 Procurement Department is now seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised Team Manager!

This fast-paced role offers you an excellent opportunity to hit the ground running, working on some exciting projects from the get-go. You’ll will work on strategic and tactical projects with high level of autonomy and leadership, as well as with a high level of exposure to the Lidl GB Board of Directors and Schwarz Procurement International.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

What you'll do

• Being responsible for trialling and implementing equipment for nationwide projects
• Being responsible for a team of project managers and administrators tasked with delivering the team functions and areas of responsibility (which include procurement processes, cost management, administration, contract management, category sourcing)
• Being responsible for resource management planning and leading the team to ensure successful implementation of projects
• Effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders and representing the team in senior project meetings
• Ensuring the managing and development of NAT and INT supplier relationships for long-lasting partnerships
• Ensuring adherence to best practice of Procurement processes and procedures across the business
• Responsible for recruitment, personnel management and development

What you'll need

• Team Manager experience beneficial
• Procurement experience is essential
• Advanced Excel and PPT skills / Google Sheets
• Analytically minded and able to interpret and follow-up with complex data sets
• Excellent Project management skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to deliver accurate results
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team
• A self-motivated and proactive individual with a can-do attitude and the ability to drive projects and solve problems independently
• Able to deliver the projects reliably and to the highest standard
• Able to prioritise and manage expectations of multiple high-level stakeholders
• Willingness to travel nationwide
• Driving licence

What you'll receive

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

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

*Includes an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting

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.