Director - Buying

ALDI Stores; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid work options

Parental leave with super

Free physiotherapy

Employer of Choice recognition

Well-being program (MyALDI)

Job summary

ALDI Stores is seeking a two fixed-term Director of Buying to lead category strategy across core range and special buys from Minchinbury head office through December 2027. You will guide a team of up to five, influence senior stakeholders, and drive growth with strong commercial acumen and market insight.

You will oversee range strategy, supplier relations, and product launches, delivering competitive, high-quality offerings for everyday Australians while aligning with ALDI’s global sourcing.

Qualifications

• Extensive buying experience at a senior leadership level in FMCG or grocery.
• Ability to lead through change with clear, resilient direction.
• Strong people leadership to engage and empower teams.
• Proven supplier negotiations skills balancing quality and value.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management to align leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team culture to deliver exceptional results.
• Drive sales and profitability through effective range management.
• Manage supplier relationships and stakeholders for optimal buying outcomes.
• Analyse data and identify trends across ALDI’s grocery categories.
• Provide strategic recommendations on new product development and trials.
• Oversee range sampling and maintain competitiveness of the portfolio.
• Manage tender schedules and strategic negotiations for cost advantages.
• Oversee product launches from concept to delivery within timeframes.
• Coordinate with ALDI Global Sourcing on forecasting and contracts.

Skills

Buying leadership

Change leadership

People leadership

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Market analytics

Job description

ALDI. Good Different.

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket. We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Twofixed-term Director - Buying opportunities have become available to lead ALDI’s grocery categories, based at our Minchinbury head office up untilDecember 2027.

This is a unique opportunity to play a defining role in shaping the future of ALDI’s Grocery offering, leading category strategy across both our core range and special buys. Reporting to the Group Director – Buying and leading a team of up to five, you will bring strong commercial acumen, market insight and strategic focus to deliver meaningful growth, strengthen financial performance and help curate the products our customers know and love.

What will you be responsible for?

• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team culture to deliver exceptional results.
• Drive sales and profitability through effective range management.
• Effectively manage supplier relationships and key stakeholders to achieve optimal buying outcomes, including on time delivery of product and consistent product quality.
• Analyse data and identify trends and opportunities across ALDI’s grocery categories
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Group Director- Buying on new product development/trials/retails/deletions.
• Regularly sample range and competitor products to ensure competitiveness of the portfolio.
• Manage tender schedules in line with contract timing and strategic negotiations to achieve superior cost outcomes.
• Management of product launches from concept to delivery within set timeframes.
• Liaise with ALDI’s Global Sourcing Office on harmonised products, forecasting and contract management.

And the best part? Every single day at ALDI, you'll know you're making a difference, supporting our mission to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less.

• Extensive buying experience at a comparable leadership level within the FMCG or grocery sector, bringing the commercial confidence and category expertise to make an immediate impact.
• Proven ability to lead through change, bringing teams and stakeholders on the journey with clarity, resilience and purpose.
• A strong people leader who knows how to engage, motivate and empower teams to deliver high performance.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, with the ability to balance quality, value and commercial outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence senior leaders, navigate diverse perspectives and build alignment around positive outcomes.
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret business performance, market trends and customer insights to shape category strategy.

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave.
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles.
• Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018.
• Boost your wellbeing with the MyALDI well-being program with access to Fitness Passport and health insurance and more!

Pleasenote, applications close 23rd September, EOD.

Remuneration

An attractive executive salary package is on offer, commensurate with experience.

At ALDI, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities. To learn more, please visit www.aldicareers.com.au