Assistant Buyer - BAG

Aldi Recruitment; Bathgate; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £33,660–£42,515

Remote work 2 days/week

5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance (after 4 yrs

Company sick pay

Maternity/paternity/adoption pay (1 yr

Bike to work discounts

Employee benefits portal

Job summary

Aldi is seeking a Purchasing Support role in Scotland. You will work with Buying Managers and suppliers on new product development, oversee product knowledge, and ensure smooth communications. The role requires strong Excel skills, fast pace, and meticulous organisation.

The position is FTC until end of 2027, with 2 days remote work and a robust benefits package including pension and private medical insurance after year four. Applicants should live within 90 minutes of the Bathgate location.

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly commercial environment (retail/FMCG).
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Positive, can-do attitude; hardworking and flexible.
• Exceptional organisation and deadline adherence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Buying Managers and suppliers on new product development and launches.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of products and suppliers.
• Manage efficient and accurate internal and external communications.
• Handle due diligence, advertising, and related issues from order to bulletin.
• Analyse complex POS/financial data in Excel.
• Perform general administration, data entry and filing.

Skills

Organisation

Deadline adherence

Communication skills

Attention to detail

multitasking

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Vacancy Specification

As part of our busy and thriving Buying team, you'll help keep everything running smoothly.

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 even they do. Efficient and well organised, your day-to-day will involve organisational work, data processing and analysis.

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, we have to do something pretty special to keep our customers coming back for more.

This role is an FTC until the end of 2027.

Your New Role

• Work with Buying Managers and the supply base on new product development, product launches and ongoing product supply
• Have full and thorough knowledge of products and suppliers
• Manage the efficient and accurate flow of communication both internally and externally
• Manages all due diligence, advertising, and related issues for new products/specials from the point of order placement to bulletin issue
• Understand complex POS/financial data from various sources and be able to analyse this on Excel
• 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

• Experience working in a highly commercial environment (e.g. Retail, FMCG)
• MS Office proficient (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Hardworking and flexible
• Exceptional levels of organisation and deadline adherence
• Open and honest in communication
• Ability to manage a variety of suppliers with differing routes to market
• Experience of working within a fast-paced environment
• A good sense of urgency and adaptability under pressure
• An experienced, high performing colleague
• Fully responsible for managing Suppliers on every operational aspect
• Displays ownership for current category/area of responsibility, namely; availability, supplier management, new product launch deadlines, innovation, idea generation, administrative deadlines
• Contributes positively and constructively to current team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good ability to build & maintain relationships
• Ability to work in a fast paced and cross functional environment
• Excellent attention to detail and strong focus on accuracy
• Ability to plan ahead, prioritise duties, and meet deadlines with a high level of personal organization
• A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Intellectually curious and takes the initiative
• Demonstrated aptitude, motivation, and performance in previous roles

Desirable:

• Buying/Commercial experience
• Knowledge of Scottish food and drink industry
• Experience working SAP Systems (specifically SAP Ariba)

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary starting from £33,660 rising to £42,515
• FTC until the end of 2027.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, 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, 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.