Procurement Services Consultant at Lidl

Summary
£52,800* - £70,400* per annum (pro rata) | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Just like you.

• As a Lidl Procurement Services Consultant, you’ll be responsible for managing tenders and appointing suppliers across a diverse range of indirect procurement areas. From market research to contract negotiation, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment, overseeing mid to high level complexity projects simultaneously. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with various departments and gain exposure to senior stakeholders.
• We’re looking for someone who is not only analytical and organised, but also proactive and creative—ready to identify opportunities, propose practical solutions, and collaborate with key stakeholders to align with procurement strategies that deliver meaningful impact. Please note: we're also happy to consider supporting colleagues in gaining their CIPS qualifications up to MCIPS, after successful probation periods. 
• 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

• Strategic Sourcing for Indirect categories
• Lead and deliver sourcing initiatives, including supplier/industry analysis, benchmarking, and cost structure evaluation.
• Propose procurement decisions that are data-driven, compliant, and aligned with business goals.
• Identify innovative opportunities to add value through sourcing strategies.
• Tender Management
• Manage mid-to-high value and complexity tenders, from market research to supplier selection.
• Create tender packs, propose and complete scorecards.
• Present clear and commercially sound recommendations to stakeholders.
• Negotiations & Contracting
• Prepare and confidently lead negotiation meetings, ensuring both technical and commercial aspects are addressed.
• Influence outcomes to achieve strong commercial value for Lidl.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, ensuring clarity and compliance across all terms.
• Category Development & Innovation
• Support the rollout of new procurement categories and onboarding processes, as needed
• Recommend creative and practical service delivery models and sourcing approaches.
• Identify and implement category improvements using insights from internal and external trends.
• Contract & Supplier Relationship Management
• Oversee the contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and performance tracking.
• Foster strong supplier relationships and continuously seek opportunities for performance improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting
• Engage with stakeholders across departments to understand their needs and translate them into procurement strategies.
• Present updates, insights, and proposals clearly and confidently to senior management.
• Act as a trusted advisor by managing expectations, navigating challenges, and delivering commercially sound outcomes.

What you'll need

• Solid experience in a procurement role
• Experience with indirect procurement categories highly desirable – Professional Services, soft and hard FM, Property, Construction, HR, etc.
• CIPS level 4 or substantial proven relevant experience
• Experience working with suppliers, contract management and tendering
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Effective negotiator and confident presenter
• Ability to independently engage senior stakeholders, navigate change, and adapt procurement strategies to shifting business priorities
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently within tight deadlines
• Ability to handle and interpret large volumes of data (both numeric and narrative)
• Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint/Google Sheets and Google Slides
• 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