Buying Graduate Management Programme: Unlock Your Potential

3 weeks ago


Chessington, Greater London, United Kingdom Lidl GB Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious graduate to join our Buying team as a Graduate Buyer. As a Graduate Buyer, you will be responsible for making multi-million-pound decisions and negotiating the best possible commercial terms for the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Make multi-million-pound decisions and negotiate the best possible commercial terms for the business
  • 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 1st 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 28th or 29th November 2024
  • A Cover Letter must be attached to your application to be considered for this role.

What You'll Get

  • 30 days holiday (pro rata)
  • 10% in-store discount
  • Company Car
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounted Gym
  • Plus, more of the perks you deserve

About Lidl GB

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.

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