National Procurement Assistant

In National Procurement, our role is to facilitate business at the lowest possible cost. As a National Procurement Assistant, you'll be fully responsible for managing tenders and delivering bottom line savings. Working with our internal stakeholders, International Procurement department and external suppliers, you will be responsible for sourcing goods and services, negotiating contracts and managing suppliers of goods and services not for resale. If you're a hardworking individual that's ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today Your New Role: Support category analysis by using your ability and experience to identify and deliver cost savings, efficiencies, improvements and drive innovation in the supply base Deliver the end-to-end tender process with the National Procurement Manager, including: Initial stakeholder engagement & baselining Sourcing requirements definition Supply Market Research & Engagement Tender build, launch and process management Post-tender evaluation Supplier shortlisting Commercial & contractual negotiations Proactive interrogation of spend data to identify cost reduction opportunities Negotiation of contractual terms and conditions Implement Supplier Relationship & Contract Management practices with our strategic partners Assist in development of category strategies with the National Procurement Manager Liaise and co-ordinate effectively with our International Procurement colleagues in Vienna on pan-European procurement programmes About you: Procurement experience Experience of supplier management/negotiation Strong negotiation and influencing skills Strong mathematical ability Strong inter-personal relationship building, stakeholder engagement and management skills Excellent written, analytical and presenting skills, with high attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Desirable: Experience in a professional procurement function, either direct or indirect buying Experience supporting the development, implementation and management of category strategies Record of delivering saving from sourcing activity Experience in commercial and contractual negotiations including drafting and negotiation of terms and conditions Data analytics Knowledge of SAP Ariba What You'll get in Return: Salary starting £36,625 rising to £42,770 Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 day 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, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year 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) * You'll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location *Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship 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