Office Assistant - National Buying Department

ALDI. Good Different.

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 6 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 a good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Grow your career with a global retailer as an Office Assistant within our Buying team at ALDI Australia, based in Minchinbury. This is a 12-month fixed term contract position.

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.

ALDI is not just a place to work, it's a place to make a difference. As part of the Chiller 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.

What does the role look like? 

• Preparing advertising briefs and managing samples
• Assess requests and direct to the relevant teams
• Generate relevant reports as required
• Support the wider team with various general administrative tasks such as maintaining common inbox, answering queries from stakeholders and escalating them when required

What do we need from you?

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in an administrative role
• Prior experience in Buying, specifically around product coordination highly desirable
• Proven experience liaising with stakeholders essential 
• Intermediate Microsoft Office suite skills, particularly in Excel 
• Prior experience using SAP preferred, but not essential
• Strong organisational and time management skills 
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

What’s in it for you?

• Transparent tiered salary range of $74,200 - $81,400 including super
• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working environment - up to 2 days work from home per week
• Be part of a company with purpose - we’re committed to sustainability for our planet, positively impacting our communities, supporting our farmers and suppliers and giving our customers a richer life for less.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etc
• An Employee Assistance Program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidential
• Take advantage of complimentary access to free on-site physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and more
• Opportunities to contribute to companywide projects, move laterally into other roles in the business and embark on international assignments
• Working with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)