Buying Assistant - Canned Beans, Soups, Ready Meals and Traditional Vegetables - Aldi : Job Details

You thought Baked Beans were boring? We’re here to prove you wrong! The UK eats more baked beans per capita than any country in the world, roughly 2.3Million cans per day. Aldi sell 84 million units of Own Label Baked Beans every year!

There have been lots of world records to do with Baked Beans but Barry Kirk aka Captain Beany holds the world record for the longest time sitting in a bath of beans - 100 hours!

Our vacancy in the Canned team would mean working closely with your Buying Director/Buying Manager to make sure that they have everything they need to negotiate the very best deals across canned Beans, Soups, Ready Meals and Traditional Vegetables

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

Your New Role

· Work with Buying Director/Buying Manager and the supply base on new product development, product launches and ongoing product supply

· 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

· 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

Essential:

• Microsoft skills required (excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Good ability to build & maintain relationships
• Ability to work in a fast paced and cross functional environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to plan and meet deadlines with a high level of personal organization
• Experience of working within fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in excel and PowerPoint
• A good sense of urgency and adaptability under pressure
• Previous experience in a Buying role

What you’ll get in return

• Salary starting at £36,625 rising to £42,770
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of remote working up to 2 days per week
• 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

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!

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