National Procurement Associate I

Description Are you a procurement-minded professional who also enjoys working with systems and data? Join ALDI as a National Procurement Associate where you’ll split your time between our procurement and Ariba teams, supporting the systems that power our purchasing process and support our store operations nationwide. In this role, you’ll help manage day-to-day procurement activities while also taking ownership of key Ariba responsibilities, including supporting system contracts and catalogs. You’ll coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure agreements, contract details, and product/service listings are accurate, up to date, and ready for seamless purchasing across the business. If you’re ready for a role that blends strategic procurement execution with practical system ownership – making a direct impact through better contract and catalog management, apply today. Position Type: Full-Time Starting Wage: $27.00 per hour Wage Increases: Year 2 - $27.75 | Year 3 - $28.75 | Year 4 - $29.75 Work Location: Dublin, OH This 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. • Supporting procurement requests and purchase activities to meet operational needs. • Maintaining and administering Ariba contracts and ensuring they flow correctly to purchasing workflows. • Driving process standardization, quality control, and continuous improvement across procurement systems. • Demonstrates initiative in their role by identifying opportunities to improve processes and overall efficiency. • Analyzes and investigates spend data to aid strategic planning and development for the category. • 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 strengthen vendor partnerships. • Provides comprehensive and professional support to management and leadership. • Maintains an efficient and well-organized filing system and workstation within the office. • Trains and cross trains with other employees. • Coordinates all necessary onboarding, training and support for suppliers in SAP Ariba. • Administers and assists in the rollout and deployment of SAP Ariba software, processes and applications. • Coordinates and completes relevant SAP Ariba processes including creation/maintenance of order catalogs, reconciliation of invoice exceptions, monitoring completion of sourcing projects and administration of contracts. • Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader. • Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information. • Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role. • Gives 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. • Negotiation skills. • 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 with Advanced MS Excel Proficiency. • Advanced proficiency with SAP Ariba Software. Education and Experience: • High School Diploma / GED required. • A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a sourcing role required. • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Physical Requirements: • Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be 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: • Domestic travel • Up to 10%. Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Experience Preferred NRE