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Job description

Vacancy Specification

The National Procurement Assistant will be responsible for delivering our business’ Procurement strategy alongside a National Procurement Manager. The role has big responsibility, so prepare yourself - you’ll be empowered to deliver big savings. We are recruiting for a National Procurement Assistant to support the development of the department, in transforming our processes and ways of working.

Working with our internal stakeholders, Global Procurement department and external suppliers, you will be responsible for tendering and negotiating contracts and managing suppliers for goods and services not for resale across Professional Services, Logistics and Supply Chain and Warehouse operations.

As a discount retailer cost reduction and mitigation are always one of Aldi’s top priorities - you will be able to have a huge impact on helping Aldi achieve continued financial and operational success that has elevated us to the no. 4 ranked supermarket in the UK.

If you’re a hardworking individual that’s ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today! 


** This job listing is for a position that will be available in the future and the vacancy is not currently live. If your application is successful, you will be placed in the Talent Pool, until a suitable position becomes available**

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   
·  Specification creation 
·  Supply Market Research & Engagement  
·  Tender build, launch and process management 
·  Post-tender evaluation  
·  Supplier shortlisting  
·  Commercial & contractual negotiations  
·  Final evaluation & analysis  
·  Supplier selection  
·  Contract recommendation & award
·  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 Global Procurement colleagues in Vienna on pan-European procurement programmes 
About You

·  Strong negotiation and influencing skills 

·  Strong inter-personal skills with a proven ability to build stakeholder and supplier relationships

·  Excellent written, analytical and presenting skills, with high attention to detail 

·  Great ability to problem solve

·  Ability to work under pressure 

·  Proficient in Data Analytics 

·  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

·  Strong experience in a professional function   

·  Proven record of delivering savings from sourcing activity 

·  Experience in commercial and contractual negotiations including drafting and negotiation of terms and conditions

·  Retail or FMCG procurement experience 

·  Experience of supporting the development, implementation and management of category strategies
What You'll Get in Return

·  Salary £36,080 to £42,135 (dependent on experience)

·  Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working 

·  5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays 

·  CIPS Qualification support

·  In office flexi-time 

·  Full training provided 

·  Pension scheme 

·  Private employee medical insurance after 4 years

·  Company sick pay scheme 

·  Company maternity and adoption pay after 1 year and paternity leave pay after 2 years

·  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

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!


* Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship