National Procurement Assistant

The variety of National Procurement's remit will see you working cross-functionally (and even internationally) to deliver multiple projects, adding value across the entire business.

No two days are the same, as you run your own tenders, meet with your suppliers, and liaise closely with your stakeholders.

Pace and accuracy are key, so you'll have an eye for attention to detail, and enjoy making progress. National Procurement have a direct impact on Aldi's ways of working, and you'll see your efforts realised in cost savings, process improvements and operational enhancements business-wide.

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 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
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 experience in a professional Procurement function
Proven record of delivering savings from sourcing activity
Experience in commercial and contractual negotiations including drafting and negotiation of terms and conditions
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
Ability to work under pressure
Proficient in Data Analytics
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable:

Retail or FMCG procurement experience
Experience of supporting the development, implementation and management of category strategies
Knowledge of contract law and legal terminology
Knowledge of SAP Ariba Source-to-Contract and Guided Sourcing modules

What You'll get in Return

Salary details GBP36,080 - rising to GBP42,135
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, 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 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)

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!