Working closely with your Buying Director, you'll make sure that they have everything they need to negotiate the very best deals.
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.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop within the business and play a key part in shaping the future of Aldi globally. Ready for more? Apply to join #TeamAldi today!
Your New Role
- Has full knowledge of the Buying desk’s products and suppliers
- Regular product tasting to provide clear feedback to suppliers during range development
- Actively manages the area of responsibility by using initiative and suggesting ways of improving systems for greater efficiency
- Manages the efficient and accurate flow of correspondence and information, both incoming and outgoing, with external and internal parties ensuring an ongoing understanding of current issues, proposing/taking action where appropriate
- Ensures that all bulletin procedures and files are accurate and up to date at all times
- Manages all due diligence, advertising and related issues for new products/specials from the point of order placement to bulletin issue
- 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
- Provides cover for colleagues where necessary
- Works in accordance with the ALDI GB & IE Code of Conduct
- Trains other employees where appropriate
- In addition to the duties detailed above, it is the Assistant Buyer’s responsibility to carry out tasks requested by their superior, which are of the nature of their job description or deemed to be a necessity to the business
About You
- Experience of working in highly commercial environment (e.g. Retail, FMCG)
- Microsoft skills required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional levels of organisation and deadline adherence
- Good ability to build & maintain relationships
- Excellent attention to detail and strong focus on accuracy
- Ability to work in a fast paced and cross functional environment
- A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent visual design sense regarding clear and accurate presentation of data
- Excellent attention to detail
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 (Moving to 1-day remote working from January 2027)
- 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 the chance to make a real difference, apply today!
