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Administrative Assistant - Purchasing

Lidl US

Arlington, Virginiafull-timePosted 8/17/2026

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Summary Lidl US is searching for the next Administrative Assistant to join our Purchasing team! The Administrative Assistant - Purchasing supports a team of Buyers and Directors. The individual handles and responds to direct incoming correspondence, calls, and tasks in a timely manner. What You’ll Do Essential Functions • 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 Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as that ability to present at all levels • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills • Proficient in Google Workspace tools 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 • Hi

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