Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Buying Assistant to join our Beverages 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.

Your New Role

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 Ensures that all manual and computerised bulletin procedures and files are accurate and up to date at all times, including CBIS, SAP 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 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:

Prior experience within a Buying Department Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team - ability to build strong successful working relationships cross functionally. Ability to proactively work towards challenging deadlines through multitasking and resilience Ability to manage and build relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels Good attention to detail with a confident open-minded approach. Excellent organisation, time and diary management, with the ability to meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work. An experienced user of Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Ability to recognise areas in need of improvement and have the knowledge, desire, and confidence to make suggestions and change it. Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. Highly analytical and commercially aware.

What you'll get in return

Salary starting at 36,625 rising to 42,770 18-month Fixed Term Contract 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*



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