Ben Gardner

Ben Gardner is an accomplished Buying Director at Aldi UK, with extensive experience in managing the procurement of core grocery, pet food, and non-food items, generating over £200m annually across 900 product lines. Gardner has successfully led initiatives that optimised cost efficiency by removing significant expenses within the National Buying framework and demonstrated strong leadership in developing international product ranges, enhancing brand reputation through local sourcing in Wales. Earlier career roles included trading management and regional buying, where strategic planning during market fluctuations and collaboration with suppliers were pivotal. Ben Gardner holds a BSC (Hons) in Business Administration from the University of Bath.