Executive Manager- Buying

Company Description

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 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.

Job Description

A high impact and strategic opportunity as an Executive Manager- Buying has become available within the National Buying department of ALDI Stores, based in Minchinbury. This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

In this pivotal role, you will join a department that is at the heart of what makes ALDI unique: our products. Leading a team of two Buying Assistants, you will be involved in the journey of our iconic hard goods special buys products, from conception to our store shelves.

You will be a resilient and a solutions-focused self-starter who exhibits initiative with an ability to build rapport with internal, international and external stakeholders to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.

What does the role involve?

• Lead a team and actively support their skill enhancement and career growth.
• Oversee the end-to-end product tender process, managing key project milestones on the critical path, handling new product development, and maintaining the product catalogue.
• Weekly cost and supply negotiations with business partners.
• Management of the product tender process, critical path, administration, catalogue, etc.
• Support the Buying Director as required with the negotiation of fixed tender costs, recommendation on product selection, specifications, market and competitor analysis, reporting and relevant price recommendations.
• Operational execution of category strategy and enabling strong long-term business partner relationships.

Qualifications

What are we looking for? 

• Proven experience within a similar role and industry with leadership experience highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in strategic range planning and product development, adept at managing supplier partnerships and cultivating strong relationships with international stakeholders to drive business growth and market expansion.
• A proactive seeker of feedback who fosters personal and team growth through reflection and continuous improvement.
• A clear, impactful communicator who informs, inspires, motivates and influences others to drive team success.
• An inclusive collaborator who actively consults, resolves conflict as it arises and appreciates alternative perspectives and opinions.
• A decision maker who shows ownership by making informed decisions, executing efficiently and taking responsibility for results.
• A change catalyst who embraces and navigates change with enthusiasm, looks for improvements and effectively supports team members to implement changes.

Additional Information

• 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  $159,000 - $208,800 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 site www.aldicareers.com.au.