Our buying teams - if it's possible - have to move even quicker than the rest of the business.
And they have to keep ahead of our customers too: second-guessing what they want and need before they do. As a Buying Administration Assistant 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.
We do things our own way at Aldi. But whatever we're doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we're opening new stores at lightning speed. And to keep on top of that wave, our buying teams have to do something pretty special to keep our customers coming back for more.
National Buying Administration are seeking an Administrator who work as part of a team responsible for a variety of administrative tasks on a 23 month fixed term contract.
The Administrator is expected to become an expert in their field and identify process improvements to aid the smooth running of the department.
The role requires an individual with a consistently positive approach, high attention to detail and a passion for quality. The Administrator must be a confident communicator as there will be interaction with both internal and external stakeholders.
The Administrator will be expected to demonstrate their ability to achieve and exceed department KPI's and run an organised and transparent desk to ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date.
There are a number of different teams within National Buying Administration meaning that you could be:
- Organising and co-ordinating training for new and existing colleagues
- Manging supplier data
- Supporting suppliers on a variety of tasks
- Creating contracts for new hires, promotions and role changes
- Setting up permissions and monitoring compliance within the department
If you're a hardworking individual that's ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today!
*This job listing is for an exciting upcoming position. If your application is successful, you'll be placed in our talent pool, ready to step into a suitable role as soon as it becomes available.*
Your New Role
- Liaising with a number of internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinating escalations with the relevant department(s)
- Running an organised and transparent desk
- Following data entry procedures
- Keeping information confidential and complying with data integrity and security policies
- Demonstrating your ability to achieve and exceed department KPI's
- Becoming an expert in your field and identify process improvements to aid the smooth running of the department.
About You
- Be inquisitive and driven to perform to the best of their abilities
- Be keen to take ownership and responsibility while working effectively within a team
- Ability to manage and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to understand and anticipate needs to ensure appropriate outcomes
- Experience in a busy office environment and an administrative role
- Detail focused and a high levels of accuracy
- Excellent time management
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all internal and external parties
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to manage a varied workload, conflicting deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously
- Organisational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels of the business
- Ability to maintain confidentiality levels
- High levels of initiative and proactivity
- Able to work under pressure and deliver against short deadlines
- Highly organised, logical and efficient
What You'll get in Return
- Salary starting £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 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 ready to join an award winning business that celebrates everyone's achievements, offers competitive pay and creates great working environments, apply today!