About The RoleReporting to a Buying Director and leading a team of Buying Assistants the successful candidate will help to drive sales, profitability and innovation through effective leadership, analytical skills, and passion for product.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop Buying Assistants, fostering a high-performance team culture, following the principles of the Aldi Management System.Manage supplier relationships, including selection, negotiation, performance assessment, and ongoing engagement.Drive category performance through strategic planning, financial analysis, and ownership of product range, innovation and quality.Prepare and deliver accurate forecasts, commercial recommendations, and presentations using key data insights and market intelligence.Support senior leadership by contributing to range planning, participating in category reviews and product sign-off, and providing cover for the Buying Director as needed.Responsible for the full end to end product life cycle, adhering to all key timelines and ensuring accurate product and contractual set up by the Buying Assistant team.BenefitsYou will get 5 weeks' paid holiday, plus bank holidays.Hybrid working model which will allow employees to work 2 days a week from home and 3 days a week in the office.Company Pension.Private Employee Medical Insurance.Long service awards and sick pay entitlement.Maternity, paternity and adoption leave.Neonatal leave (after 1 year).Essential RequirementsCommercial FMCG supplier experience.Experience leading and managing a team, fostering a results-driven and market-aware working environment.Experience developing and presenting strategic category and business plans informed by complete product knowledge, market trends, commercial insights, and data analysis.Product development and negotiation experience.Desirable RequirementsProven people management experience with strong communication skills and the ability to produce executive-level written work.Demonstrates passion for the category/industry, with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail.Highly organized, with the ability to plan effectively, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.Commercially minded with strong analytical and numerical skills to support data-driven decision-making.Adaptable team player who has taken on cross-functional responsibilities such as mentoring or process ownership.