Executive Manager - Buying (Produce)

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and great opportunities. So, you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and enjoy a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

An exciting opportunity for an Executive Manager has become available within the Produce team of our National Buying department of ALDI Stores, based in Minchinbury. This is a permanent full-time position.

The Produce team are responsible for sourcing and selecting a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to ensure quality, value, and availability for customers. They also manage supplier relationships and monitor market trends to maintain competitive pricing and product standards.

What does the role look?

• Lead a team and actively support their skill enhancement and career growth opportunities.
• Oversee the end-to-end product tender process, managing key project milestones on the critical path, handling administrative tasks, and maintaining the product catalogue.
• Weekly cost and supply negotiations with business partners.
• Lead a portfolio of BAU and ad-hoc projects within the Produce Team.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across multiple departments and levels.
• Support the Buying Director with tasks as required including negotiation of fixed tender costs, recommendation on product selection, specifications, market and competitor analysis, reporting and relevant price recommendations.

What are we looking for? 

• Demonstrated experience within strategy planning and implementation of business improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience in end-to-end project management, process development and execution.
• A proactive seeker of feedback who fosters personal and team growth through reflection and continuous improvement.
• A clear, impactful communicator who informs, inspires, motivates and influences others to drive team success.
• An inclusive collaborator who actively consults, resolves conflict as it arises and appreciates alternative perspectives and opinions.
• A decision maker who shows ownership by making informed decisions, executing efficiently and taking responsibility for results.
• A change catalyst who embraces and navigates change with enthusiasm, looks for improvements and effectively supports team members to implement changes.

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave.
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles.
• Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2024.
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted health insurance and much more!

Remuneration

• Transparent tiered salary range of $159,000 - $208,800 including Superannuation

Ready to embark on a good different career? To learn more about what it is like to work at ALDI visit our careers site www.aldicareers.com.au