Buying Assistant

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and great opportunities. So, you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and enjoy a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Grow your career as a Buying Assistant (Home improvements and white goods) within our Buying department at ALDI Australia, based in Minchinbury. This is a 15-month fixed-term contract opportunity.

In this pivotal role, you will join a team that is at the heart of what makes ALDI unique: our products. As part of the Buying team, you will be involved in the journey of our products, from conception to our store shelves. As part of the Buying team you’ll make a real impact on the shopping experience of our customers, helping us continue to offer quality products at unbeatable prices.

• Support the Buying Director/Manager across the full product lifecycle  from initial concept development to shelf readiness.
• Lead the charge on new product development (NPD) by contributing ideas, trend insights, and category knowledge to help shape our next big market winners.
• Act as a key point of contact for suppliers to ensure seamless communication and delivery.
• Take ownership of timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure projects are completed effectively.
• Contribute with artwork design, product specification development and coordinate product samples.
•  Forecast and assist with stock planning, helping to optimise inventory and meet customer demand.

And the best part? Every single day at ALDI, you'll know you're making a difference, supporting our mission to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less.

• Demonstrated experience in a Buying Assistant (or similar) role.
• Comprehensive administrative experience.
• Strong understanding on data management and interpreting analytics to consider the larger picture.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder. relationships.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn new programs, systems, and processes.

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave.
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles.
• Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2024.
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted health insurance and much more!

Remuneration

• Transparent tiered salary range of $96,800 - $107,000 including Superannuation.

Ready to embark on a good different career? To learn more about what it is like to work at ALDI visit our careers website www.aldicareers.com.au