Purchasing assistant Work, Jobs in Barrow Upon Soar, Lec (with Salaries)

Assistant Buyer - Ice Cream
Aldi —Atherstone
- £37,545 - £43,840 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
9d
Buying Assistant
Poundstretcher —Leicester
- £26,437 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Mentoring
7d
Assistant Buyer - Ambient Grocery
Aldi —Atherstone
- £37,545 - £43,840 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
9d
Assistant Buyer - Chilled Foods
Aldi —Atherstone
- £37,545 - £43,840 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
1d
Plumbing Procurement / Purchasing Assistant
New Build Plumbing & Heating Coalville LTD —Coalville
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Plumbing
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Junior Buying & Merchandising Assistant
Socktopus —Market Harborough
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- In-person
- Negotiation
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Assistant Buyer – Produce
Aldi —Atherstone
- £37,545 - £43,840 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
6d
Buying & Merchandising Assistant
Socktopus —Market Harborough
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
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Buying Sampling Assistant (Part Time)
Aldi —Atherstone
- £26,835 - £32,470 a year
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
9d
Merchandise Assistant
Dunelm —Leicester
6d
Assistant Buyer - Nursery
Sainsbury's —Coventry
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Assistant Buyer
The Watches of Switzerland Group —Leicester
- Presentation skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Jewellery Assistant Buyer
The Watches of Switzerland Group —Leicester
- Presentation skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme

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Buying Assistant
Poundstretcher —Leicester
With over 400 stores nationwide across our brands, Poundstretcher stocks a huge selection of great value products at competitive prices, including cleaning…
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Socktopus —Market Harborough
Supporting the Merchandiser with sales analysis and stock reporting; helping pull together the numbers that shape our decisions. Or you can simply shop online!
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Assistant Buyer - Ice Cream

Aldi -
Atherstone

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Job details

Permanent
£37,545 - £43,840 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Free or subsidised travel
Private medical insurance
Sick pay

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Purchasing
Communication skills

Full job description

Vacancy Specification

Frozen food isn’t just a backup plan—it’s a huge part of how the UK shops. The total UK frozen category is worth over £8bn annually, with millions of households relying on it every week for everything from quick dinners to premium dine-ins. From potato products to pizza, frozen veg, and ice cream it’s a category the nation keeps coming back to.

At Aldi, we sell millions of units across frozen every year, and if we’re honest, we tend to take slightly more than our fair share of what ends up in customers’ freezers. It’s a category where small decisions make a big difference and were getting it right really matters.

Working in our Freezer Buying team means being right at the centre of that. You’ll help shape the range, influence key commercial decisions, and work closely with suppliers to deliver the right quality at the right price—all at pace, and all with real impact.

If you’re looking for a career with a business that means more to it’s colleagues, join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role

Build deep knowledge of frozen food, understanding global supply chains, emerging flavour trends, and supplier capabilities. You’ll support the delivery of our Core and Seasonal ranges
Liaise with suppliers and where applicable our international buying and sourcing colleagues to unlock new product opportunities leveraging Aldi’s global scale to deliver unbeatable value. As well as working closely with internal colleagues from Regions, National Supply Chain Management, Advertising, Communications, Corporate Responsibility and Quality
Keep your finger on the pulse of what’s next — from world flavours to health‑focused grains to convenience‑driven formats. You’ll help translate global food trends into exciting, commercially viable products for our customers
Take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of your category, ensuring smooth operations, timely decision‑making, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving
Coordinate clear, accurate communication between internal teams and external partners. You’ll keep projects moving, deadlines met, and everyone aligned
Due diligence, advertising checks, and product‑related compliance to ensure everything we launch is safe, accurate, and customer‑ready
Work with complex POS and financial data, using Excel to analyse performance, identify trends, and support commercial recommendations

About You

Experience of working within a fast-paced environment
Previous Experience in a Buying role is desirable
Microsoft skills required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
A good sense of urgency and adaptability under pressure
Exceptional levels of organisation and time management
Contributes positively and constructively to current team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good ability to build & maintain relationships
Excellent attention to detail and strong focus on accuracy
Ability to plan ahead, prioritise duties, and meet deadlines with a high level of personal organization
Relationship management with stakeholders and suppliers

What You’ll get in Return

Salary from £37,545 rising to £43,840
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 and adoption leave and paternity pay after 1 year of service
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 looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!

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