Working closely with your Buying Director, you'll make sure that they have everything they need to negotiate the very best deals.

Our buying teams – if it's possible – have to move even quicker than the rest of the business. And they have to keep ahead of our customers too: second-guessing what they want and need before they do. You'll get involved in every aspect of the buying lifecycle, from putting together tender documents and crunching numbers, to preparing samples and reviewing market data. The proposals start with you.

We do things our own way at Aldi. But whatever we're doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we're opening new stores at lightning speed. And to keep on top of that wave, our buying teams have to do something pretty special to keep our customers coming back for more.

If you’re always striving to improve and want to join a really important part of the business, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role

• Build deep knowledge of rice and rice-based products, understanding global supply chains, emerging cuisines, sustainability trends, and supplier capabilities. You’ll support the delivery of our Core, Seasonal, and Own Label Specialbuy ranges across Pantry (including all international food themes!)
• Work closely with our international buying and sourcing colleagues to identify best-in-class suppliers, unlock new product opportunities, and ensure we’re leveraging Aldi’s global scale to deliver unbeatable value
• Keep your finger on the pulse of what’s next — from world flavours to health-focused grains to convenience-driven formats. You’ll help translate global food trends into exciting, commercially viable products for our customers
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of your category, ensuring smooth operations, timely decision-making, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Coordinate clear, accurate communication between internal teams and external partners. You’ll keep projects moving, deadlines met, and everyone aligned
• Due diligence, advertising checks, and product-related compliance to ensure everything we launch is safe, accurate, and customer-ready
• Work with complex POS and financial data, using Excel to analyse performance, identify trends, and support commercial recommendations

About You

• Experience of working within a fast-paced environment
• Microsoft skills required (excel, word, PowerPoint)
• A good sense of urgency and adaptability under pressure
• Exceptional levels of organisation and time management
• Contributes positively and constructively to current team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good ability to build & maintain relationships
• Excellent attention to detail and strong focus on accuracy
• Ability to plan ahead, prioritise duties, and meet deadlines with a high level of personal organisation
• Previous experience in a Buying role is desirable

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary from £37,545 rising to £43,840
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working (Moving to 1 day remote working from January 2027)
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays 
• In office flexi-time 
• Full training provided 
• Pension scheme 
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company sick pay scheme 
• Company maternity and adoption leave and paternity pay after 1 year of service
• Long service rewards 
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs.
• Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

 **Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship. 

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

If you’re looking for a career that gives you the chance to make a real difference, apply today!