An exciting and brand-new position in the National Buying Commercial team has opened! This role will support the rollout and transition of the Global Buying initiative, Negotiation Support Application (NSA). We are looking for a data-driven, commercial, and pro-active individual to join our team! The NSA initiative comprises of two elements:
- Launching a useable negotiation support application for Buying (a web based off-the-shelf application which is currently in use in Global Sourcing)
- Implementing a National COIN (Commodity Insight) structure which feeds into a Global COIN community, driving best practice sharing and utilisation of central resources (market data, insight and expertise) for negotiation support
The National COIN Coordinator (NCC) plays an important role in supporting the Buying teams with quantitative and qualitative information to drive better-informed decision making throughout negotiations, collaborating closely with the Global COIN community to leverage resources, data and insight. In addition, the NCC will be the system expert of the new negotiation support application and drive on-going developments to further enhance our data-driven decision-making capabilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop within the business and play a key part in shaping the future of Aldi globally. Ready for more? Apply to join #TeamAldi today!
Your New Role
- Serving as the bridge between the global COIN team and National Buying teams to ensure that relevant information enables data-driven buying decisions
- Being the system expert of the new negotiation support tool, answering queries and supporting the National Buying teams with efficient use of the tool
- Representing National interests within the COIN Community
- First point of contact for National requests towards the COIN Community
- Request creation for National data needs and requests
- Providing feedback on creation and delivery of requests within the COIN Community
- Utilising all tools and data available to provide insights on relevant commodities for the National Buying teams
- Give operational feedback on data provisions and connections
- Providing input on desired areas of training for the National Buying teams
- Coordination of requests for additional stakeholders
About You
- Previous analytical work experience
- Knowledge of commodity data platforms (i.e. IHS, Mintec)
- Communication - able to translate complex data and information into meaningful and actionable insights
- Cross-functional collaboration skills to work with different teams and multiple stakeholders
- Good understanding of data landscape and knowledge of buying processes
- Able to identify opportunities for improvement and confident contributing ideas upwards
- Comfortable presenting to, and communicating with, Buying Managers and Buying Directors
- Ability to learn quickly - adapting to new systems and analytical tools
- Attention to detail
- Analysing and interpreting data
- Strategic and critical thinker
- Data driven
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties
- Effective time management and organisation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to adapt communication style for purpose and audience
- Positive attitude towards change and innovation
- Genuine interest in commodity insights and data
What You’ll get in Return
- Salary from £47,045 rising to £51,635
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
- 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 ready to join a forward-thinking business with a focus on your development as well as the business’, apply today!