Assistant Buyer - Produce

As an Assistant Buyer you will liaise with suppliers and external agencies as well as internal colleagues from Regions, National Supply Chain Management, Advertising, Communications, CR and Quality.

Our buying teams – if it’s possible – have to move even quicker than the rest of the business. And they have to keep ahead of our customers too: second-guessing what they want and need before they do. You’ll get involved in every aspect of the buying lifecycle, from putting together tender documents and crunching numbers, to preparing samples and reviewing market data. The proposals start with you.

We do things our own way at Aldi. But whatever we’re doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we’re opening new stores at lightning speed. And to keep on top of that wave, our buying teams have to do something pretty special to keep our customers coming back for more.

If you’re a hardworking individual that’s ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role

• Work with Buying Director/Buying Manager and the supply base on new product development, product launches and ongoing product supply.
• Have full and thorough knowledge of products and suppliers.
• Manage the efficient and accurate flow of communication both internally and externally.
• Ensures that all manual and computerised bulletin procedures and files are accurate and up to date at all times, including CBIS and Point of Sale information.
• Manages all due diligence, advertising, and related issues for new products/specials from the point of order placement to bulletin issue.
• Understand complex POS/financial data from various sources and be able to analyse this on Excel.
• Carries out general administration, word processing, data entry and filing.
• Ensures that a polite and professional manner is maintained in all internal / external communications.
• Contributes positively and constructively to the Buying Team.

About You

• Sufficient commercial and/or retailing experience.
• Agriculture/Horticulture knowledge.
• Experience of working in a highly commercial environment (e.g. Retail, FMCG).
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Hardworking and flexible.
• Exceptional levels of organisation and deadline adherence.
• Open and honest in communication.
• Ability to manage a variety of suppliers with differing routes to market.
• Experience of working within a fast-paced environment.
• A good sense of urgency and adaptability under pressure.
• An experienced, high performing colleague.
• Fully responsible for managing Suppliers on every operational aspect.
• Displays ownership for current category/area of responsibility, namely; availability, supplier management, new product launch deadlines, innovation, idea generation, administrative deadlines.
• Contributes positively and constructively to current team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and cross functional environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong focus on accuracy.
• Ability to plan ahead, prioritise duties, and meet deadlines with a high level of personal organisation.
• A good sense of urgency and adaptability under pressure.
• A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Intellectually curious and takes the initiative.
• Demonstrated aptitude, motivation, and performance in previous roles.
• Microsoft skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent visual design sense regarding clear and accurate presentation of data.
• Buying/Procurement experience is desirable.

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary starting from £37,545 rising to £43,840
• Permanent contract
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• In office flexi-time
• Full training provided
• Pension scheme
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
• Long service rewards
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
• Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

If you’re ready to join a forward thinking business with a focus on your development as well as the business’, apply today!