Buyer Review
at Lidl
Graduate Scheme
Purchasing and Supply, Retail Manager
Surbiton
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.2/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Lidl?
Great experience, fast pace environment where you are given real responsibility. Welcoming environment and suited for driven individuals.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I worked in Buying, where you will train to take responsibility over a category. Main skills are negotiation, product selection, price setting and range reviews.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate Lidl initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
How would you rate Lidl CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lidl to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company to work for, it is rewarding because of the real impact you have.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Lidl?
Recommended to anyone with a hard working attitude and good common sense.
