Buying Assistant

We are seeking a Buying Assistant to join our friendly head office team in Macclesfield.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all supplier trade agreements, price files and case sale data is accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with suppliers to plan and co-ordinate monthly product promotions.
• Support the buying team with tenders by managing volume returns from our nine members.
• Liaise with our members to collate product shortage reports and monitor supplier performance.
• Provide admin support for all own brand product launches
• Manage and deliver our three supplier presentation days every year, liaising with venue, suppliers and members to ensure a smooth run event.

Qualifications/ Skills:

• Confident communicator
• Highly organised
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Good analytical skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• Experience of event management would be an advantage

Caterforce is a dynamic and ambitious buying and marketing group, delivering expert foodservice solutions to our nine independent member wholesalers.

With a turnover in excess of £800m across chilled, frozen and ambient food categories, Caterforce works with branded suppliers and private label manufacturers to deliver market-leading foodservice ranges for our members.

This role is office-based in Macclesfield, UK, with requirement to travel for events and meetings.

Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary for this position, as well as the following benefits:
· 25 days of paid annual leave, in addition to bank holidays, and your birthday off
· Monthly mobile phone allowance
· Flexible working hours
· Workplace pension
· Free parking

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter to psaunders@caterforce.co.uk