Buying Assistant - Crisps & Snacks (23 month FTC)

Due to ongoing team growth we are on the lookout for an experienced Buyer to join the Crisps & Snacks team. As a National Buying Assistant you’ll play an incredibly important role in the whole Buying process. Working closely with a Buying Director, you’ll make sure that they have everything they need to negotiate the best deals.
Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.
That involves keeping up communication with suppliers and people across the Aldi business and making sure that every tender process is managed effectively. From ensuring we have great working relationships with our suppliers, to crunching the numbers and putting tender documents and contracts together, you’ll get involved in every aspect of the buying lifecycle.
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:
Have full knowledge of products and suppliers
Fully responsible for managing suppliers on every operational aspect
Manage the efficient and accurate flow of communication both internally and externally
Actively manage their area of responsibility through driving innovation and change
Understand complex POS/financial data and be able to analyse this on Excel
Display ownership for the category, namely: issues, innovation, idea generation
About You:
Previous experience in a Buying role
Microsoft Office skills required
Verbal and written communication skills
Good ability to build & maintain relationships
Ability to work in a fast paced and cross functional environment
Excellent visual design sense regarding clear and accurate presentation of data
Excellent attention to detail
What You’ll Get in Return:
Salary starting from £36,080 rising to £42,135
23-month fixed term contract
Monday to Friday, 8am 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 and adoption pay after 1 year and paternity 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 service 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 the chance to make a real difference, apply today!