National Buying Placement

2 weeks ago


Atherstone, United Kingdom Aldi Full time

This is your chance to get a real taste of retail, as you're exposed to every facet of our business over the 12 months of your placement.

Don’t be fooled by the word ‘Buying’ here. This large National department covers every aspect of the product lifecycle, from concept to shelf. You’ll choose from three specialisms; Corporate Responsibility, Quality Assurance and Marketing.

Your time will be spent in that specific department, where you’ll work on personal and team projects, build relationships and solve problems in a complex environment. Yes, it can be daunting - but it is also a fantastic opportunity to learn and be inspired by a company that’s so different to all the others.

**National Buying, Produce and Flowers**

July 2023 - July 2024

£26,000

Are you looking for a Placement where you will be in the thick of the action from the start? Here at Aldi, you will get exactly that, as you experience a year like no other. Gaining real responsibility and making an impact from day one. This is your chance to join one of the market-leading retailers and Times Top 100 employers, learning the ‘ins and outs’ of Buying.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career and be inspired by a company that means more

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.

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.

**Responsibilities**
- Managing a product lifecycle from new product design to launch
- Taking part in sampling sessions to ensure we are providing the best choice to our customers in the Flowers and Produce category
- Assisting with project work
- Reviewing competitors and benchmarking
- Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders around the business
- Pulling together large amounts of information coherently for different tasks/projects
- Act as the product expert when wider teams have queries
- Continually look for ways to improve efficiency in the department

On this fast-paced placement, you'll get a real insight into the buying cycle with a Top Four Retailer, and why Aldi Means More

Please note that our Placement Programmes are for university students currently studying towards an undergraduate degree, who are seeking a placement between their second and third years of study.

You’ll need to be working towards a 2:1 degree, have 96 UCAS points from your top 3 A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications), possess a driving licence and have the right to work in the UK



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