Aldi is the UK’s fastest growing supermarket so it’s no surprise that this is a fast-paced and exciting role. The Category Buyer will be responsible for delivering our business’ Procurement strategy alongside a National Procurement Manager.
The role has big responsibility, so prepare yourself - you’ll be empowered to deliver big savings. We are recruiting for multiple Assistants to support the development of the department, in transforming our processes and ways of working.
Working with our internal stakeholders, Global Procurement department and external suppliers, you will be responsible for tendering and negotiating contracts and managing suppliers for goods and services not for resale across Facilities Management, IT, Marketing Services, Property, Recruitment, Store Merchandising & Supply Chain operations.
As a discount retailer, cost reduction and mitigation are always one of Aldi’s top priorities - you will be able to have a huge impact on helping Aldi achieve continued financial and operational success that has elevated us to the no. 4 ranked supermarket in the UK.
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
* Support category analysis by using your ability and experience to identify and deliver cost savings, efficiencies, improvements and drive innovation in the supply base
* Deliver the end- to- end tender process with the National Procurement Manager, including:
* Initial stakeholder engagement & baselining
* Sourcing requirements definition
* Supply Market Research & Engagement
* Tender build, launch and process management
* Post-tender evaluation
* Supplier shortlisting
* Commercial & contractual negotiations
* Final evaluation & analysis
* Supplier selection
* Contract recommendation & award
* Proactive interrogation of spend data to identify cost reduction opportunities
* Negotiation of contractual terms and conditions
* Implement Supplier Relationship & Contract Management practices with our strategic partners
* Assist in development of category strategies with the National Procurement Manager
* Liaise and co-ordinate effectively with our Global Procurement colleagues in Vienna on pan-European procurement programmes
About You
* Experience in professional Procurement, Indirect Buying or a relevant position
* Retail, FMCG procurement or relevant experience
* Proven record of delivering business savings
* Experience in commercial and contractual negotiations including drafting and negotiation of terms and conditions
* Strong inter-personal skills with a proven ability to build stakeholder and supplier relationships
* Excellent written, analytical and presenting skills, with high attention to detail
* Experience working with data
What You’ll get in Return
* Salary starting £36,080 rising to £42,135
* 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 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)
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!