What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant - Purchasing position at Lidl?
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3500 S Clark Street
Arlington, VA 22202 USA
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Summary
Lidl US is searching for the next Administrative Assistant to join our Food Promotions team! The Administrative Assistant - Purchasing supports a team of Buyers and Directors. The role handles and responds to direct incoming correspondence, calls, and tasks in a timely manner.
*** This position reports to our Headquarters in Arlington, VA on a hybrid 3-day schedule. ***
What You’ll Do
- Maintain, schedule, and coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Support with the preparation of correspondence, memos, documents, emails, and presentations for department
- Perform data entry and maintenance for various projects including ad hoc departmental reports
- Maintain high levels of integrity and discretion
- Provide support to the assigned Director and Managers in the Department
- Administrate all buying processes including but not limited to New Item Setup Forms, Change Forms, Contract Setup Forms, Listing Forms, and Monthly Category Overviews
- Regularly communicate with corporate teams
- Handle, respond to, and direct incoming correspondence, calls, and tasks in a timely manner
- Prepare reports and presentations for management
- Provide assistance during department assortment analyses
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as that ability to present at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to quickly learn organizational structure team objectives
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments while maintaining commitment to deadlines
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- German language skills are preferred
Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of experience in a related field
Preferred Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
Travel Requirements
- This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers less than 25% of the time
What You’ll Receive
At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.
All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:
Medical | Dental | Vision coverage- Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k Plan ( 5% company match and 2 year vesting schedule)
- And so much more, visit our benefits page for more details and the latest updates
In addition to the great benefits above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits: Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance, Parental Leave – 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.
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