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-Time
Starting Wage:$28.75 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $29.75 | Year 3 - $30.75 | Year 4 - $31.75
Work Location: Batavia, IL
This 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.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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 may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be 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:
• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.
ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, to all employees including:
In addition, full-time employees are offered:
*Full-time employees average 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period
**Benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees may vary by state
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ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
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As one of America’s favorite grocers, we believe in offering value and quality in everything we do. For our millions of customers, that means providing the best products at the lowest possible prices. For our employees, it means giving them more, including industry-leading wages, a great work environment and comprehensive benefits. Don’t just take it from us. Forbes has named ALDI one of the country's Best Large Employers, as well as a Best Employer for New Grads & Best Employer for Women and has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the past five years.
We’re growing faster than ever before. In fact, ALDI will operate nearly 3,200 stores nationwide by 2028. That means more opportunities for you to join our award-winning store, warehouse, office and executive teams.
At ALDI, we’re driven by our three core values:
1. Consistency: Leads to reliability. We mean what we say. We are consistent in our dealings with people, product, price and all other aspects of our day-to-day professional life.
2. Simplicity: Creates efficiency, clarity and clear direction within our organization and for our customers.
3. Responsibility: Stands for our commitment towards our people, customers, partners and the environment, as outlined in our National Responsibility Principles. It also includes principles such as fairness, honesty, openness, service standards and friendliness.
We know our employees are vital to our success. That’s why, when you join ALDI, you’ll see how your hard work earns you so much more.
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