Sara Nicholl

National Buying Manager - Alcohol @ALDI USA

Batavia, IL, US

National Buying Services is the department dedicated to acquiring the goods that our ALDI customers count on. Beyond working to secure quality products at the lowest possible prices through our buying and support teams, our teams ensure we are providing the best value and quality in everything we do.Responsibilities and Achievements:• Manages multiple category projects that deliver value and cost saving opportunities through product and category optimization by developing the framework, tools, and methodologies to support and drive category growth• Utilizes various data sources such as IRI and Nielsen data to provide analysis and insights of marketplace, competitor, and price research• Collaborates with internal teams to develop strategic partnerships with suppliers to identify and execute category opportunities while resolving complex category challenges• Consults with leadership on the development of team strategy by presenting recommendations and measured outcomes to senior management• Ensures all timelines and expectations related to assigned projects are met• Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to the team to ensure a mutual understanding of desired results; evaluates performance and achievement of expectations; resolves internal or external barriers that prohibit successful goal achievement• Ensures the training, development, and performance of the team to retain a motivated, professional workforce which achieves their career objectives to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees• Manages team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration

Benedictine University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Benedictine University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

College of DuPage

Associate of Arts (A.A.)