International Produce Buying Expert (f/m/d)

How You’ll Make Your Mark

Your main tasks in this role are:

You’ll support in the planning, implementation and optimisation of international supply chain processes in the category of fresh fruit & vegetables
In this role you’ll work on our European Fresh Produce (fruits and vegetables) Import Hub project
You’ll play a major role in shaping the future supply chain for fruit and vegetables across all ALDI SÜD countries in Europe
This includes analysing current processes and data as well as harmonising and developing new ones
You’ll be responsible for establishing best-practice operational standards to streamline sourcing and logistics
You’ll cooperate with internal teams, international suppliers, service providers, logistics companies and country organisations

The requirements of the role include:

As a Produce Buying expert, you have completed a university degree, ideally in supply chain management, agricultural sciences or food technology
You have got experience in the field of purchasing or supply chain processes for imported fruit and vegetables
You are an expert in handling and processing fresh fruit and vegetables, such as ripening and quality assurance preferably within the retail sector
You possess strong English language skills
Reliable, structured and independent describe your way of working
Your proactive, can-do attitude as well as communication skills are your strong points
In addition, you are an analytical and solution-oriented thinker

Our benefits for you are wide-ranging:

6 weeks of annual leave every year for all
A range of subsidised childcare support options
Options to work remotely - from home or anywhere within Austria (up to 13 days per month), and from abroad (up to 30 days per year, selected countries)
Mobile devices provided to enable flexible working
Relocation support (including visas/permits, home search and moving allowance)
Free and subsidised healthy food and drinks provided at work
Subsidised public transport
Bike leasing programme to save up to 20% on bike costs to encourage sustainable transport and improve affordability
Discounts on a wide range of shopping in the categories like fashion, travel, sports and many more
All the training you need to excel in your role
Extensive personal and professional development
High level of responsibility in a diverse and international business environment
Collaboration with teams across border
Private health insurance discounts
Comprehensive wellbeing & (mental) health support
On-site & online sports with Wellpass membership