National Procurement Process Associate

ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course with plans to add 800 new store by 2028, increasing to nearly 3,200 locations nationwide. How can you play a part? By joining our Procurement team. The team will engage in the sourcing and tendering of the non-merchandise equipment, fixtures, supplies and displays that support our operations. Helping us grow can translate into a great move for your career.

Position Type : Full-Time

Starting Wage: $27.00 per hour

Wage Increases: Year 2 - $27.75 | Year 3 - $28.75 | Year 4 - $29.75

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.

• Identifies opportunities to make process improvements that increase efficiency.

• Analyzes and investigates spend data and maintains department-specific reporting as required to aid in overall planning and strategy.

• Coordinates the onboarding and system enablement of new suppliers into the program and oversees the ongoing adherence of vendors to the contract terms.

• Acts as a liaison to the Purchasing Desk team and third party vendors/business partners to facilitate ways of working and communicate processes and strategy.

• Maintains collaborative relationships with vendors to achieve category targets in quality, cost, and service and to strengthen vendor partnerships.

• Provides comprehensive and professional support to management and leadership.

• Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system and workstation within the office.

• Trains and cross trains with other employees.

• Coordinates all necessary onboarding, training and support for suppliers in SAP Ariba.

• Assists in rollout, enhancements and steady state support of all approved software and applications to support Procurement operations.

• Coordinates relevant technical and functional processes to enable optimal ways of working for internal and external stakeholders, including creation/maintenance of order catalogs, reconciliation of invoice exceptions, monitoring completion of sourcing projects, administration of contracts, tail spend management and purchasing compliance management.

• Supports procurement requests and end-to-end sourcing to purchase activities, as required, to meet operational needs.

• Drives process standardization, quality control, and continuous improvement across procurement systems.

• Collaborates with Tail Spend Management team to ensure proper buying channel coverage and contract visibility.

• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.

• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.

• 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 instructions.

• 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.

• Proficient in SAP Ariba.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED required.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a sourcing role 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 10%.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, to all employees including:

• 401(k) Plan

• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, full-time 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

*Full-time employees average 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period

**Benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees may vary by state

Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer (https://careers.aldi.us/benefits)

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.