National Procurement Associate I

Are you a dynamic and experienced administrative professional looking to make a significant impact in the retail industry? Join our team at ALDI, where we're seeking a talented National Procurement Associate to drive coordination and implementation of our procurement strategies in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will have the opportunity to create and influence all procurement administrative functions and drive process efficiencies and cross functional collaboration. This role offers a unique blend of operational excellence, process standardization, and collaborative engagements, to maximize national procurement processes in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and play a pivotal role in shaping our organization, apply today.

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 engages in the sourcing and tendering of the non-merchandise goods and services that drive operational excellence for the business. Helping us grow can translate into a great move for your career.

As a National Procurement Associate I, you will have an exciting opportunity to support the administrative functions for all sourcing, procurement, contracting, and supplier relationship management of non-merchandise products and services, both nationally and internationally. An ideal candidate will have experience in administrative coordination, project management, procurement of goods and/or services and have a background as an administrative professional. The objective of this role is to bring value to the company through coordination of sourcing and category management strategies.

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $25.25 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $26.00 | Year 3 - $26.75 | Year 4 - $27.75
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.

• Demonstrates initiative in their role by identifying opportunities to improve processes and overall efficiency
• Facilitates completion and coordination of all administrative deliverables with key focus on ensuring all administrative pop-ups and deadlines are met.
• Analyzes and investigates spend data to aid strategic planning and development for the category.
• Manages all administrative aspects of sourcing and procurement processes including reporting, research, tender, contract management, and implementation.
• Coordinates onboarding of new suppliers into the program and oversees the ongoing adherence of vendors to the contract terms.
• Acts as a liaison within the organization to communicate processes and strategy.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with vendors to achieve category targets in quality, cost, and service and to foster vendor partnerships.
• Provides comprehensive and professional support service to management and leadership.
• Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system and workstation within the office.
• Trains and cross trains with other employees.
• 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.
• Negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Ability to submit work accurately and timely.
• Analyzes and interprets data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with Advanced MS Excel proficiency preferred.
• Experience and proficiency with SAP Ariba Software.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an administrative professional role preferred.
• 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
• Up to 10%.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.