National Buying Administration Assistant

4 weeks ago


Atherstone, United Kingdom Aldi Full time

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.

You will support the Merchandising Department to ensure they stay ahead of the game, providing comprehensive and professional administrative support while balancing multiple responsibilities in a fast-moving and dynamic environment.

This is a fantastic position in an expanding team, with lots of variety where do day is the same. You will play an integral role in Aldi’s success.

**Your New Role**
- Provide administrative support to the Merchandising Department
- Assist with Merchandising plan creation
- Complete a range of weekly tasks including product scanning, meeting minutes, and other documentation
- Communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders - both internal and external
- Build and maintain effective relationships between the Pricing and Buying Teams
- Work flexibly and efficiently, managing a combination of routine reports and data maintenance

**About You**
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Good attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly - adapting to new systems and processes
- Enjoys using initiative to resolve issues and identify process improvements
- Ability to proactively work towards challenging deadlines through multitasking and resilience
- Manage and build relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels

**What You’ll get in Return**
- Salary starting £25,100 rising to £30,875
- 12 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)

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.



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