Assistant Buyer - Plants & Flowers

Working closely with your Buying Director, you'll make sure that they have everything they need to negotiate the very best deals.

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 they do. You'll get involved in every aspect of the buying lifecycle, from putting together tender documents and crunching numbers, to preparing samples 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 you’re always striving to improve and want to join a really important part of the business, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role

• Work with Buying Director/Buying Manager and the supply base on new product development, product launches and ongoing product supply
• Displays ownership for current category/area of responsibility, namely; availability, supplier management, new product launch deadlines, innovation, idea generation, administrative deadlines
• Manage the efficient and accurate flow of communication both internally and externally
• Ensures that all manual and computerised bulletin procedures and files are accurate and up to date at all times, including CBIS and Point of Sale information
• 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

• Previous experience in Buying
• Knowledge of agriculture/horticulture
• Experience of working in highly commercial environment (e.g. Retail, FMCG)
• Microsoft skills required (excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional levels of organisation and deadline adherence
• Good ability to build & maintain relationships
• Excellent attention to detail and strong focus on accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast paced and cross functional environment
• Exceptional levels of organisation and deadline adherence
• A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent visual design sense regarding clear and accurate presentation of data
• Excellent attention to detail

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary from £37,545 rising to £43,840
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working (Moving to 1 day remote working from January 2027)
• 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 leave and paternity pay after 1 year of service
• 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 ready to join an award winning business that celebrates everyone's achievements, offers competitive pay and creates great working environments, apply today!