You should have a strong understanding of the produce and flowers market, excellent negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and a passion for quality and value in products.

You will manage supplier relationships, analyze market trends, negotiate pricing, ensure product quality, and coordinate inventory for produce and flowers to optimize buying strategies.

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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! As a National Buying Assistant, you'll play an incredibly important role in the whole Buying process. Working closely with a Buying Director, you'll make sure that they have everything they need to negotiate the best deals. 
 That involves keeping up communication with suppliers and people across the Aldi business and making sure that every tender process is managed effectively. From ensuring we have great working relationships with our suppliers, to crunching the numbers and putting tender documents and contracts together, you'll get involved in every aspect of the buying lifecycle. 
 Responsibilities: 
 <ul> 
 <li>Managing a product lifecycle from new product design to launch</li> 
 <li>Taking part in sampling sessions to ensure we are providing the best choice to our customers in the Flowers and Produce category</li> 
 <li>Assisting with project work</li> 
 <li>Reviewing competitors and benchmarking</li> 
 <li>Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders around the business</li> 
 <li>Pulling together large amounts of information coherently for different tasks/projects</li> 
 <li>Act as the product expert when wider teams have queries</li> 
 <li>Continually look for ways to improve efficiency in the department</li> 
 </ul> 
 On this fast-paced placement, you'll get a real insight into the buying cycle with a Top Four Retailer, and why Aldi Means More!
 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!  As a National Buying Assistant, you'll play an incredibly important role in the whole Buying process. Working closely with a Buying Director, you'll make sure that they have everything they need to negotiate the best deals. 
  That involves keeping up communication with suppliers and people across the Aldi business and making sure that every tender process is managed effectively. From ensuring we have great working relationships with our suppliers, to crunching the numbers and putting tender documents and contracts together, you'll get involved in every aspect of the buying lifecycle. 
  Responsibilities: 
  
  Managing a product lifecycle from new product design to launch 
  Taking part in sampling sessions to ensure we are providing the best choice to our customers in the Flowers and Produce category 
  Assisting with project work 
  Reviewing competitors and benchmarking 
  Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders around the business 
  Pulling together large amounts of information coherently for different tasks/projects 
  Act as the product expert when wider teams have queries 
  Continually look for ways to improve efficiency in the department 
  
 On this fast-paced placement, you'll get a real insight into the buying cycle with a Top Four Retailer, and why Aldi Means More!
  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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