Assistant Buyer - Fresh Meat

At ALDI, we're passionate about delivering fresh, exciting, and delicious Fresh Meat products that our customers love. Our range is constantly evolving to keep up with the latest trends and tastes.Our vacancy in the Fresh Meat category means working closely with your Buying Director/Buying Manager to ensure we have the best range and quality of product for our customers. Join us to help bring the finest range to our shelves!Our buying teams if it's possible have to move even quicker than the rest of the business. And they must keep ahead of our customers too: second-guessing what they want and need before they do. You'll get involved in every aspect of the buying lifecycle from sampling, developing and launching products, meeting suppliers, visiting competitors, crunching numbers and reviewing market data. The proposals start with you!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, our buying teams have to do something pretty special to keep our customers coming back for more.If youre a hardworking individual thats ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today!Your New RoleHas full knowledge of the Buying desks products and suppliersRegular product tasting to provide clear feedback to suppliers during range developmentActively manages the area of responsibility by using initiative and suggesting ways of improving systems for greater efficiencyManages the efficient and accurate flow of correspondence and information, both incoming and outgoing, with external and internal parties ensuring an ongoing understanding of current issues, proposing/taking action where appropriateEnsures that all bulletin procedures and files are accurate and up to date at all times, including CBIS, SAP and Point of Sale informationManages all due diligence, advertising and related issues for new products/specials from the point of order placement to bulletin issueCarries out general administration, word processing, data entry and filingEnsures that a polite and professional manner is maintained in all internal/external communicationsContributes positively and constructively to the Buying TeamProvides cover for colleagues where necessaryWorks in accordance with the ALDI GB & IE Code of ConductTrains other employees where appropriateIn addition to the duties detailed above, it is the Assistant Buyers responsibility to carry out tasks requested by their superior, which are of the nature of their job description or deemed to be a necessity to the businessAbout You Previous experience in BuyingExperience of working in highly commercial environment (e.g. Retail, FMCG)Microsoft skills required (excel, word, PowerPoint)Verbal and written communication skillsExceptional levels of organisation and deadline adherenceGood ability to build & maintain relationshipsExcellent attention to detail and strong focus on accuracyAbility to work in a fast paced and cross functional environmentExceptional levels of organisation and deadline adherenceA self-starter with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projectsExcellent visual design sense regarding clear and accurate presentation of dataExcellent attention to detailWhat Youll get in Return Salary starting from £37,545 rising to £43,840Permanent contractMonday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working (changing to 1 day a week remote working from January 2027)5 weeks annual leave plus Bank HolidaysIn office flexi-timeFull training providedPension schemePrivate employee medical insurance after 4 yearsCompany sick pay schemeCompany maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 yearLong service rewardsAccess 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 needsAccess to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)*Youll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorshipAldi is an equal opportunities employer. Were 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 youre looking for a career that gives you the chance to make a real difference, apply today!TPBN1_UKTJ