National Buying Administration Assistant

6 days 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.

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 Administrator in our Chocolate and Confectionery team 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.

**Your New Role**:

- Manage the efficient and accurate flow of communication both internally and externally
- Ensures that all manual and computerised bulletin procedures and files are accurate and up to date at all times, including CBIS 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
- Carries out general administration, word processing, data entry and filing
- Ensures that a polite and professional manner is maintained in all internal / external communications
- Contributes positively and constructively to the Buying Team

**About You**:

- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines with a high level of personal organisation
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in excel and PowerPoint
- A good sense of urgency and adaptability under pressure

**What You’ll Get in Return**:

- Salary: £22,980 rising to £28,270
- 5-day/40-hour week, working Monday
- Friday, with the opportunity for remote working 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 leave pay after 2 years.
- Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
- Long service awards.
- A variety of Aldi Perks including bike to work scheme, discounted gym passes, accommodation, travel, cinema and family day out tickets.

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