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Buying Assistant (Cooking Sauces and International Foods)

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    ALDI STORES (IRELAND) LIMITED
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    Ref: #JOB-2415115
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    ALDI, Birch House, Millennium Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 YX71
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    45575.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 06 Oct 2025
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    Closing On: 03 Nov 2025

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About the Role   
The role of the Buying Assistant is to provide a comprehensive and professional support service to the Buying Director / Manager. This role is a fixed term opportunity with the potential for a permanent role. 

Key responsibilities 
	Participate in competitor shopping and analysis with the other members of the Buying Team.
	Manage the efficient and accurate flow of correspondence and information regarding products under their responsibility.
	Act as the main point of contact with suppliers for the products under their responsibility.
	Liaise with UK colleagues as required for products under their responsibility.
	Escalate issues to their Buying Director / Manager as required.
	Successfully develop the range of products within your responsibility.

Essential Requirements
	Strong knowledge of the sauces market, global flavour profiles and pairings, and skilled in developing new products.
	Familiar with traditional cooking methods, regional specialties and the role of sauces across global dishes.
	Well-versed in spice origins, seasonality, sourcing regions and how these impact flavour, potency, and pricing.
	Skilled in assessing sauces for taste, aroma, and texture, with hands-on experience working with sauce manufacturers.
	Business-minded, proactive, and capable of thriving in deadline-driven environments.
	Excellent written and verbal skills, highly organised, and holds a full driver’s license.

Desirable Requirements
	Experience in a buying department.
	A genuine interest in the food and grocery sector.
	Experience working with 3rd party agencies.
	Experience working in a team environment.

Benefits
	You will get 5 weeks’ paid holiday, plus bank holidays.
	Hybrid working model which will allow employees to work 3 days a week from office and 2 days a week from home.
	Long service awards and sick pay entitlement.
  • This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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