Administrative Associate - Procurement Department
Company: ALDI
Location: Dublin
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
We're ALDI, one of America's favorite grocers. We've grown a lot
in the past few years, expanding our reach and customer base all
around the country. Whether it's in customer service or our
exceptional products, we owe our success to the efficiencies we
create in every corner of our company and the people at each level
who make that happen.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 by
the end of 2022. 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**Work Location:** Dublin, OHThis 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.--- Assists in all administrative functions to support
sourcing, contract creation, and contract management.--- Adept at
managing administrative process workflows including thorough and
timely upkeep of department reporting and scheduling.---
Coordinates the full 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
Qualifications:**ALDI Acts Competencies:Perform within ALDI Acts
competencies as outlined below.--- Collaborates and Cooperates with
Team: Commits to and supports a collaborative and high-performing
working environment with peers and direct leaders.--- Drives for
Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete
actions to complete tasks. Goes the "extra mile" and persistently
overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.--- Focuses on the Customer:
Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value.
Supports the office to maintain focus on customers.--- Organizes
and Executes with Accuracy: Leverages a systematic, efficient and
organized approach while ensuring quality and accuracy of
results.--- Thinks Critically and Resolves Problems: Responds to
emerging problems in an accurate and timely manner. Where possible,
leverages available resources to address situations before they
occur.**Job-specific Competencies:**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities---
Gives strong 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.---
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.**Education and
Experience:**--- High School Diploma / GED required.--- A minimum
of 2 years of relevant experience in a sourcing role preferred.---
Experience with SAP Ariba preferred.--- Or, a combination of
education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.**Physical
Requirements:**--- Work is performed in an office environment where
a computer, and other office equipment are 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:**--- No travel required.ALDI offers
**competitive wages and benefits,** including:+ 401(k) Plan+
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions+ Employee Assistance Program
(EAP)+ PerkSpot National Employee Discount ProgramIn addition,
**eligible employees** are offered:+ Medical, Prescription, Dental
& Vision Insurance+ Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays+ Short
and Long-Term Disability Insurance+ Life, Dependent Life and AD
Insurance+ Voluntary Term Life InsuranceClick 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._
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