ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by store count. How can you play a part? By joining our Procurement team. The team will engage in the sourcing, procurement, contracting and supplier relationship management functions for all non-merchandise national contracts. Helping us grow can translate into a great move for your career.

As a National Procurement Support, you will have an exciting opportunity to support the sourcing, procurement, contracting, and supplier relationship management of non-merchandise products and services that support the store and business operations, both nationally and internationally. An ideal candidate will have experience in administrative coordination, project management, procurement of goods and/or services and have an educational background in Supply Chain Management or a business-related field. The objective of this role is to bring value to the company through sourcing and category management strategies.

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $28.75 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $29.75 | Year 3 - $30.75 | Year 4 - $31.75
Work Location: Dublin, OH
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week)

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Supports the procurement plan to align with overall sourcing strategy.
• Supports tender engagements.
• Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP) for pricing.
• Compiles comparative data from suppliers.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and process improvements and recommends changes to direct leader.
• Uses procurement levers to reduce total cost of ownership and optimize performance, quality, and service within department categories.
• Supports category planning by using market data and spend analyses.
• Develops and approves sourcing strategies, market testing, negotiation contract finalization and engages in all other source to contract activity.
• Creates and administers department-specific reporting as required to aid in overall planning and strategy.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Skill of aiding procurement activities in consideration of cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Ability to prioritize and work under strict deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with Advanced MS Excel proficiency required.
• Experience and proficiency with SAP Ariba Software preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement and/or Retail Operations or a related field required.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

• Domestic travel required.
• Up to 25%.