Purchasing Agent
Company: Aldi
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
National Buying Services is the department dedicated to
acquiring the goods that our ALDI customers count on. - Beyond
working to secure quality products at the lowest possible prices
through our Buying and support teams (Administration,
Merchandising, Pricing, Quality Assurance, Analytics and more), our
teams ensure we are providing the best value and quality in
everything we do.As part of the ALDI National Buying team, your
focus will be putting great products in our stores that closely
align with customer preferences. While working directly with
suppliers, you'll focus on merchandising and pricing as well as
corporate responsibility when it comes to our materials. You'll
also focus on developing a wide range of products that meet or
exceed our quality standards. If you're looking to grow your skills
and your career, choose more with ALDI.We're looking for a
motivated, results-driven Associate Buyer to join our growing ALDI
National Buying team. In this role, you'll work closely with
suppliers and support the Buying Director. You'll need exceptional
time management and organizational skills, the ability to think
critically, and be able to manage multiple projects in our
fast-paced environment.Position Type: -Full-TimeStarting Wage:
-$26.00 per hourWork Location: -Batavia, ILThis role is eligible to
participate in ALDI's Hybrid -Work Program, which allows remote
work up to 3 days per week -(i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per
week; work in-office at least 2 days per week)Duties and
Responsibilities:Must be able to perform duties with or without
reasonable accommodation.--- -Support the Buying Director to
oversee the product life cycle of a sub-group of products.---
-Request, organize and manage product samples from suppliers.---
-Understand commodities and provide recommendations to direct
leader based on market knowledge.--- Manage multiple projects at
once by prioritizing, setting deadlines, and coordinating the flow
of information internally and externally.--- Strategize effectively
to solve problems with vendors and product issues.--- Utilize
various computer applications for database management, report
generation and tracking spreadsheets.--- Serve as the primary
liaison between internal and external parties in coordination with
direct leader.--- Provide training to new staff and contributes to
committee or teamwork.--- Provide recommendations for changes or
improvements on operating or training procedures and seeks further
training on areas if needed.--- Collaborate with team members and
communicate relevant information to direct leader.--- Perform
administrative and clerical duties such as answering phones,
preparing documents, maintaining calendar meetings/appointments,
upholding files and processing paperwork.--- Uphold the security
and confidentiality of documents and data.Job Qualifications:ALDI
Acts Competencies:Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined
below.--- Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively
takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the "extra mile" and
persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.--- Focuses on
the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to
create value. Drives the team to maintain focus on customers.---
Focuses on Quality: Takes an efficient, analytical approach to
solve problems or produce outputs in an accurate and timely manner.
Ensures quality and accuracy of results.--- Manages and Supports
Projects: Effectively plans, executes and supports project needs to
support management and the larger ALDI business.--- Organizes and
Executes with Accuracy: Leverages a systematic, efficient and
organized approach while ensuring quality and accuracy of
results.Job-specific Competencies:Knowledge/Skills/Abilities---
Attention to detail and ability to follow instruction.--- Ability
to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.--- Ability to work
both independently and within a team environment.--- Establish
goals and work toward achievement.--- Effective time management;
maximize productivity.--- Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.--- Project a positive image of the
business.--- Understand, recognize and effectively manage
challenges by proactively working to decrease their impact and
frequency of occurring.--- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
-Education and Experience:--- Associate Degree in Business or a
related field required.--- A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant
experience required.--- Or, a combination of education and
experience providing equivalent knowledge.Physical Requirements:---
Work performance in an office environment where a computer and
other office equipment are used as needed to perform duties.---
Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one
area to another.--- Constantly and repeatedly use
keyboard/mouse.--- Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift
and move up to 25 lbs.Travel:--- No travel required.ALDI offers
competitive wages and benefits, including:
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