National Procurement Assistant

Aldi Recruitment GB; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer is seeking a National Procurement Assistant to manage tenders and deliver savings. Candidates should have procurement experience and strong negotiation skills. The position offers a salary ranging from £36,625 to £42,770, with work hours Monday to Friday and remote working opportunities. A diverse and inclusive work environment is a key commitment of the company.

Benefits

5 weeks' annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexi-time

Access to MyBenefits

Confidential virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experience of supplier management and negotiation.
• Strong inter-personal relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and presenting skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders and deliver savings.
• Support category analysis for cost savings.
• Liaise with International Procurement colleagues.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong negotiation skills

Strong mathematical ability

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

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 savings 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, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 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.

If you're looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!