National Buying Assistant - Household - Aldi : Job Details

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Buying Household team as an experienced Buyer. Managing a sub section of ALDI’s multi-award-winning range of household products is an exciting and fast-paced role. 

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. It includes the day-to-day management and development of our core product range and suppliers, as well as the idea generation, creation and implementation of our exciting seasonal ranges and Specialbuys portfolio.

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
• Actively manage your area of responsibility, driving innovation and change
• Manage all due diligence, advertising and related issues for all products issue
• Understand complex POS/financial data and be able to analyse this on Excel
• Carry out general administration, word processing, data entry and filing
• Contribute positively and constructively to the Buying Team
• Liaise with suppliers and external agencies as well as internal colleagues from Regions, National Supply Chain Management, Advertising, Communications, CR and Quality.

 About You

• Positive, can-do attitude
• Passionate about attention to detail
• Hard working and flexible
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Strong numerical skills
• Open and Honest in Communication
• Ability to effectively manage suppliers
• Enjoys working in a fast paced, demanding environment
• Supplier management involvement
• Data handling and analysis
• Experience in a Core Buying related role is desirable
• Health and Beauty / Household sector experience is desirable

What You’ll get in Return

• Starting salary £36,625 rising to £42,770
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
• 23 Month Fixed Term Contract
• 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.

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

If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!