Assistant Buyer - Frozen Foods

Working closely with your Buying Manager & 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 a hardworking individual that’s ready to kick-start your career with an award-winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role

Build deep knowledge of frozen food, understanding global supply chains, emerging flavour trends, and supplier capabilities. You’ll support the delivery of our Core and Seasonal ranges.

Liaise with suppliers and where applicable our international buying and sourcing colleagues to unlock new product opportunities leveraging Aldi’s global scale to deliver unbeatable value.As well as working closely with internal colleagues from Regions, National Supply Chain Management, Advertising, Communications, CR and Quality.

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

Previous Experience in a Buying role is desirable

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 organization

Relationship management with stakeholders and suppliers

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)

15-month fixed term contract

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 an award winning business that celebrates everyone's achievements, offers competitive pay and creates great working environments, apply today!