Purchasing Operations Manager - Orga Projects

Lidl US is searching for the next Manager to join our Orga Projects team! The Orga Manager develops and manages standard operational processes and data governance policies within the department. This role leads and develops a team of Analysts and Administrative Assistants, ensuring the team consistently meets weekly deadlines, KPIs, and operational objectives. Additionally, the Manager supervises multiple projects, system implementations, and ongoing departmental tasks while liaising with executive leadership, directors, and cross-functional business partners to drive key decisions.

Effectively delegate, guide, and manage the performance of team members (Analysts and Administrative Assistants) in accordance with company principles and management models

Implement and manage assigned programs, processes, and initiatives through effective delegation and stakeholder collaboration

Lead and oversee Category Group Analysis (WGA) support topics, including data compilation, process adherence, tasks assigned by Lidl International, and final documentation review

Ensure team members actively join and participate in all Category Group Analysis (WGA) walkthroughs to accurately record agreed-upon changes

Oversee the end-to-end processing of supplier charges, deductions, rebates, infractions, and invoice price discrepancies in coordination with Purchasing and Accounting

Oversee data maintenance, data entry, and data integrity across internal systems, Google Workspace, and departmental tools

Lead the development, compilation, and presentation of comprehensive, data-driven reports and KPIs for senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Design, map, document, and implement process improvements, workflows, and status meetings across the team

Ensure training materials, user manuals, handbooks, workflows, and project plans are accurately created and maintained by the team

Oversee system issue reporting and technical resolution with applicable departments, internal teams, and external service providers

Analyze and evaluate current processes and projects to recommend optimizations and continuous improvements

Ensure all team members comply with legal regulations, internal company guidelines, and internationally specified processes

Supervise concept planning, implementation, and testing of systems and applications

Understand high-level data impacts, identify risks or operational issues, and proactively communicate recommendations to upper management

Manage workload distribution, task prioritization, and organizing to ensure team completion within strict deadlines and KPIs

Facilitate communication of broader company goals, projects, and status updates among team members and department leadership

Approve invoices, timesheets, leave requests, and expense forms in a timely manner

Evaluate and analyze potential external service providers and manage vendor relationships as required

Additional ad-hoc tasks may be assigned by the Line Manager to meet operational needs

Bachelor’s degree

3-5 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

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:

Starting pay of $125,000 (with potential to earn $145,000 in the future)

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

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.

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