Buying Assistant - Fresh Produce
This role is responsible for sourcing, developing and evaluating the fresh produce category - from product concept, to shelf readiness!
Summary about this job
Buying
Company: Aldi Stores
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $84,200 - $95,800 (including super)
Phone: +61-3-9594-4750
Fax: +61-2-6555-1908
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Detail information about job Buying Assistant - Fresh Produce. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Market leading remuneration $84,200 - $95,800 (including super)
- Great work life balance
- Problem solving real business challenges
An exciting opportunity for a Buying Assistant working in the fresh produce category has become available within the Corporate Buying department of ALDI Stores, based in Minchinbury.
This is a challenging role assisting the Produce Buying Manager in sourcing, developing and evaluating the fresh produce category - from product concept, to shelf readiness!
What we are looking for:
Working in a fast paced environment, the successful candidate will be highly organised and will have strong stakeholder relationship building skills. Previous buying experience within a fresh produce category is highly regarded, although not essential.
Selection criteria:
- Buying Assistant experience in a fresh produce category highly regarded.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to adapt in high stress situations.
- Experience in liaising and building strong stakeholder relationships.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Comprehensive secretarial and administrative experience.
- Advanced Excel skills and be IT literate.
- Ability to learn new programs and processes.
- High level of professionalism and dedication.
- Ability to take on responsibility and work autonomously.
What's in it for you?
- Market leading remuneration $84,200 - $95,800 (including super)
- Great work life balance
- Be a part of a leading international retailer
- Problem solving real business challenges
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Work alongside friendly and supportive colleagues
Role responsibilities:
- Assisting the Buying Director in sourcing, developing and evaluating the fresh produce category.
- Heavy involvement in the life cycle of products from concept to shelf readiness.
- Involvement with new product development.
- Liaise and build strong relationships with various suppliers.
- Coordinate the weekly tendering process between suppliers and the Produce Buying Managers.
- Specification compliance and preparation for catalogue sign off.
- Stock forecasting and planning.
- Assist with artwork design.
- Assist in problem solving and product delivery/process issues.
- Providing and preparing information required for product sampling and category reviews.
- Maintain confidential product and supplier records.
- Assist the Buying Director in all secretarial and administrative requirements.
This role reports to the Produce Buying Manager.