You should be passionate about the plastics and packaging industry, have strong analytical skills, and possess excellent communication abilities to thrive in a national buying role.

You will assist in sourcing and negotiating plastic and packaging products, analyzing market trends, collaborating with suppliers, and supporting the buying team in daily operations and strategic initiatives.

United Kingdom

Coventry

Large

Aldi is one of the most reputable retailers in the global business market today. Our goal has always been very simple: to provide great value and quality, using leaner and smarter business processes. And it's working. We're winning all kinds of awards and new stores are springing up all over the country as we rapidly increase our market share.

We wouldn't be this successful without recruiting strong-minded, passionate people to share our ambitions. We employ over 36,000 people in the UK alone, and we're constantly growing.

If you understand the impact of hard work and commitment in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment, then a career at Aldi could be perfect for you.

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 12 Month Undergraduate Placement 
 July 2025 - July 2026 (Exact start date TBC) 
 £26,000 
 Are you looking for a Placement where you will be in the thick of the action from the start? Here at Aldi, you will get exactly that, as you experience a year like no other. Gaining real responsibility and making an impact from day one. This is your chance to join one of the market-leading retailers and Times Top 100 employers, learning the ‘ins and outs’ of Buying. 
 This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career and be inspired by a company that means more! 
 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Placement within ALDI’s Plastics &amp; Packaging team. The successful candidate will be working directly with the National Buying Department to identify opportunities to refine our packaging and trial new formats in store. 
 The successful candidate must have excellent project management skills and be a confident communicator, able to train and engage key members of the Buying Department and liaise with suppliers. The role will require developing a solid understanding of the UK recycling infrastructure and packaging requirements for food and non-food. 
 Key responsibilities: 
 <ul> 
 <li>Supporting the Buying Department to deliver ALDI’s market leading Plastics &amp; Packaging pledges</li> 
 <li>Engaging key internal and external stakeholders on the topic of packaging</li> 
 <li>Identifying, implementing and reviewing packaging projects from start to finish</li> 
 <li>Liaising with ALDI’s internal and external communications teams to share key updates</li> 
 <li>Attending offsite packaging conferences to review market opportunities</li> 
 <li>Visiting suppliers and manufacturers to understand their operations and review packaging trial options</li> 
 <li>Undertaking market reviews to assess the industry position</li> 
 </ul> 
 Key skills required: 
 <ul> 
 <li>Ability to understand and communicate complex information</li> 
 <li>Excellent presentation and training skills</li> 
 <li>Excellent project management skills</li> 
 <li>Ability to prioritise and work simultaneously across multiple projects</li>
 </ul>
 
 Please note that our Placement Programmes are for university students currently studying towards an undergraduate degree, who are seeking a 12-month sandwich placement before their final year of study. 
 You’ll need to be working towards a 2:1 degree, have 96 UCAS points from your top 3 A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications), possess a driving licence and have the right to work in the UK. 
 The Placement application window may close early due to high volumes of applications; therefore, we recommend you apply soon.
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 12 Month Undergraduate Placement 
  July 2025 - July 2026 (Exact start date TBC) 
  £26,000 
  Are you looking for a Placement where you will be in the thick of the action from the start? Here at Aldi, you will get exactly that, as you experience a year like no other. Gaining real responsibility and making an impact from day one. This is your chance to join one of the market-leading retailers and Times Top 100 employers, learning the ‘ins and outs’ of Buying. 
  This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career and be inspired by a company that means more!  
 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Placement within ALDI’s Plastics & Packaging team. The successful candidate will be working directly with the National Buying Department to identify opportunities to refine our packaging and trial new formats in store. 
  The successful candidate must have excellent project management skills and be a confident communicator, able to train and engage key members of the Buying Department and liaise with suppliers. The role will require developing a solid understanding of the UK recycling infrastructure and packaging requirements for food and non-food. 
  Key responsibilities: 
  
  Supporting the Buying Department to deliver ALDI’s market leading Plastics & Packaging pledges 
  Engaging key internal and external stakeholders on the topic of packaging 
  Identifying, implementing and reviewing packaging projects from start to finish 
  Liaising with ALDI’s internal and external communications teams to share key updates 
  Attending offsite packaging conferences to review market opportunities 
  Visiting suppliers and manufacturers to understand their operations and review packaging trial options 
  Undertaking market reviews to assess the industry position 
  
 Key skills required: 
  
  Ability to understand and communicate complex information 
  Excellent presentation and training skills 
  Excellent project management skills 
  Ability to prioritise and work simultaneously across multiple projects
 
  
  Please note that our Placement Programmes are for university students currently studying towards an undergraduate degree, who are seeking a 12-month sandwich placement before their final year of study. 
  You’ll need to be working towards a 2:1 degree, have 96 UCAS points from your top 3 A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications), possess a driving licence and have the right to work in the UK. 
  The Placement application window may close early due to high volumes of applications; therefore, we recommend you apply soon.


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