In our Buying Department we have to keep ahead of our customers: second-guessing what they want and need before they do. As a Buying Administration Assistants in the Specialbuys category, you will provide comprehensive and professional support service to both the Buying Director and Buying Assistant. The main duties and responsibilities include accurately and efficiently completing several administrative duties including completing contracts, bulletins, invoices, spreadsheet collation and completion, amongst other administrative tasks. This is a 23 month fixed term contract to support the team as the category requires additional resource.
If you are considering a career in buying, this could be the perfect first step.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop within the business and play a key part in shaping the future of Aldi globally. Ready for more? Apply to 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/Director
- In fulfilling their duties, the Buying Administration Assistant must fully utilise their knowledge and initiative within the boundaries of the job description as described in the organisation's Management System
- General administration, word processing, data entry and filing
Ensure that a polite and professional manner is maintained in all internal/external communications
Contribute positively and constructively to the Specialbuys 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 ensuring information is up to date and accurate at all times
- Carrying out all administration duties for the category
About You
- Previous experience in an administrative role
- Can manage multiple projects whilst prioritising
Ability to work as part of cross functional team
- Ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines with a high level of personal organisation
- Strong attention to detail
- Exceptional Timekeeping
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to cope under pressure and deal with Adhoc / last minute deadlines
What You'll get in Return
- Salary starting £25,100 rising to £30,875
- 23-month fixed term contract
- 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)
- 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!