ALDI Australia provides customers with the highest quality groceries at permanently low prices. We do this by offering a limited yet carefully selected product range and working closely with business partners to maximise efficiencies to deliver quality and value to customers. As a Buying Assistant at ALDI Stores, I provide high-level administrative support to the Buying Director and Executive Manager in end-to-end procurement processes. I undertake various procurement-related tasks to source the best quality products at the lowest costs while maintaining professional relationships with business partners and balancing competing priorities and deadlines.My responsibilities include but are not limited to:► Completing various procurement-related administrative and support tasks to help achieve business goals.► Communicating with stakeholders to ensure products, suppliers, and contracts adhere to relevant procurement policies, frameworks, and laws.► Managing contract administration tasks, including reviewing contracts, data reporting, extensions, and modifications.► Publishing and managing online/email tenders for bidding suppliers while monitoring project timelines.► Creating and maintaining product and contract records and ensuring their accuracy and completeness.► Driving new product development (NPD), including artwork design and specification development, while meeting project deadlines.► Cultivating strong supplier relationships and aiding in negotiations for favourable purchasing terms.► Assisting the Buying Director with category review reports and presentations, including obtaining market research data.► Monitoring competitor retail prices and promptly adjusting ours where necessary to maintain competitiveness.

As an independent Disability Support Officer, I provided high-level care and support to child and adult clients per their individualised NDIS plans. I worked with clients to develop, implement, and maintain suitable programs and activities. I also collaborated with clients, families, and staff to meet their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs. Further, I supported clients accessing activities and outings in the external community. My responsibilities also extended to clients’ personal, health, and hygiene needs, household duties, including cooking, cleaning and laundry, and mobility support to clients during appointments and outside engagements. ► Maximised independence and well-being of clients through support in participation in age-appropriate activities.► Promoted safety among all clients served, monitoring client activities and reporting concerns to family members for appropriate action.► Upheld compliance with all industry-relevant legislation and workplace health and safety regulations.► Assisted clients in negotiating additional funding and maximising benefits during plan reviews.

Dats is an Australian-owned wholesale distributor servicing the Australian and New Zealand retail industry for over 40 years.As a Category Buyer at Dats, I was responsible for the end-to-end process of sourcing, developing, evaluating, and launching new products and coordinating new product development (NPD). This involved conducting visits to retail stores and factories and attending trade events to gather market insights and foster strong relationships with suppliers to enhance product quality. Additionally, I collaborated closely with the Shipping Team to ensure timely departures and arrivals of shipments while also coordinating with the Warehousing Team to facilitate the proper handling of large deliveries. Beyond logistics, my responsibilities encompassed setting prices, maintaining product lists, ensuring accurate product costs and pricing, and preparing quotations and samples for customer review. I conducted thorough analyses of sales patterns, adjusting sales strategies to maximise sales performance. Furthermore, I oversaw stock forecasting and planning activities, diligently reviewing sales and purchase orders to maintain accuracy throughout the procurement process.► Worked closely with the Quality Assurance Team to ensure all products complied with industry-relevant legislation and regulations.► Liaised and worked collaboratively with suppliers to obtain suitable products at reasonable costs and thus achieve maximum profitability.► Upheld customer service standards in interacting with customers to drive product development success and adapted products to customer requirements.► Facilitated an annual Christmas and Diary show and presented seasonal product ranges and market trends.► Promoted by management to Category Buyer for in-depth mastery of sales and purchasing-related processes and activities.► Regularly exceeded the annual Buying budget and overall minimum sales amount for product categories.

As an Administration Assistant, I welcomed visitors and navigated customers into appropriate meeting rooms while upholding customer service standards. I efficiently handled a high volume of telephone calls and face-to-face inquiries. Moreover, I provided vital support to the entire National Sales Team. My sales functions included but were not limited to collecting product information and specifications, preparing product presentations, and collaborating with Account Managers on budget and issue resolution. With my practical reporting skills, I generated sales and account management reports and analyses that enabled managers to evaluate performance trends, identify shortfalls, and review requirements. I also communicated with customer assistants on enquiries, resolved any issues, and participated in brainstorming initiatives to drive innovation and sales. Further, I reviewed stock availability and investigated short supply and late deliveries.► Worked closely with the Buying Team to incorporate customer ideas to develop products and meet customer requirements.► Ensured that stock required dates were met by following up with the Buying Team on production progress.► Promoted timely dispatch of orders through liaison with the Warehousing Team.► Maintained customer product lists and ensured information was accurate and up to date.► Ensured showroom displays were professionally presented.