Buying Administration Assistant - Wine

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Buying Administrator in our Wine team where you will support both the Buying Assistants and Buying Directors to stay ahead of the game, providing comprehensive and professional administrative support. If you are considering a career in buying, this could be the perfect first step.
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
If you’re looking for a career with a business that means more to it’s colleagues, join #TeamAldi today!
Your New Role
The role of the Buying Administration Assistant is to provide a comprehensive and professional support service to the Buying Manager and Director
General administration, word processing, data entry and filing
Ensure all manual and computerised processes and procedures and files are accurate and up to date at all times, including CBIS information
Ensure that a polite and professional manner is maintained in all internal/external communications
Contribute positively and constructively to the Buying Team
Provide cover for colleagues where necessary
Creating contracts and general purchasing administration
Market/competitor analysis to identify gaps in our current product range and maintain low retails against competitors
Communicating any changes to the product, contract, supplier information or retail changes, to the 13 regional depots across the UK & Ireland.
Checking competitor retails where required, to ensure that Business’ expectation of being the cheapest retailer in the market is being obtained and proposing new retails if this has altered
Issuing and ensuring all supplier terms and conditions are adhered to
Assist in design process including packaging
Implementing and carrying out the tendering process and all relevant documentation including competitor information
Create all product contracts and issue bulletins to regions in preparation of delivery
Product queries, credits and returns
Sample management
Control buying records via CBIS ensuring information is up to date and accurate at all times
Carrying out all administration duties for the category
Can manage multiple projects whilst prioritising
Ability to work as part of cross functional team
About You
Good attention to detail
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication
Previous Administration experience
Previous office environment experience
Experience dealing with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
What You’ll get in Return
Salary starting from £25,100 rising to £30,875
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, 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 leave pay after 2 years
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 servic for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
*Please be advised candidates are required to live within 90 minutes of the main office location for this role
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!