to join our Pricing & Buying Systems team! The Purchasing Projects & Buying Systems Analyst is responsible for a variety of tasks including: following, upholding, and optimizing departmental standard processes. This role requires the ability to work independently with a high attention to detail as well as technical expertise in at least one system or data tool (Excel VBA, Power BI, etc.). This role supports the department by working on multiple projects simultaneously, suggesting optimization opportunities, and facilitating system quality tests and rollouts. This position will generate reports on a variety of topics and will be required to process map and project plan to ensure deadlines are met. The Analyst will liaise with multiple stakeholders within the business as well as external business partners, such as Suppliers and Service Providers.
What You'll Do
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Essential Functions
Oversees and manages assigned project and/or departments data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements
Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects
Assist with the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows, and project plans
Track and report on work packages and tasks on complex projects in a deadline-driven environment
Implement and carry out process improvements designed by the Projects & Buying Systems Team
Participate in requirements gathering discussions for process improvements and automations, offering advice as subject matter expert
Support on multiple systems & technical solutions (salesforce, Excel, VBA, Power BI, etc.) with expertise in at least one domain
Coordinate process adherence for systems across the wider Purchasing Team, Accounting, Supply Chain, and Logistics Teams
Organize and execute meetings & trainings for new hires, current team members, and other teams
Understand the objective and impact of changes when transforming business processes into requirements
Ensure quality standards are met by maintaining a high level attention to detail
Escalate issues proactively to the team & Manager in a timely manner
Maintain and assist the development of Training Materials (manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows, project plans) with a high level of accuracy Respond effectively to changing workloads and conflicting priorities
Proactively work on open requests in support inbox
Report system issues with applicable department (external service providers, Lidl International, internal teams)
Oversees and manages assigned project and/or departments data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements
Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects
What You'll Need
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Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or related software
Ability to work independently
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Jira & Confluence experience
VBA, Excel and/or Sheets, and SQL experience
Power BI and/or Looker Studio experience
Python experience
Databricks experience
Salesforce experience
German language skills
Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
Bachelor's degree
1-3 years of experience in a related field
In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above
Physical Job Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
What You'll Receive
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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:
Pay for this position will start at $33.66 per hour
Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
Total Well-Being Program
DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule
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