Assistant Buyer

Our client is a premier food service group that supports a network of leading independent regional wholesalers.

They are currently looking for a motivated Assistant Buyer to join their Trading team based in Lancashire
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In this role, you will be an integral part of the Trading team, providing support and implementing Group Buying and Range Strategies. You will work closely with the Senior Category Buyer and Buying Director to ensure the smooth administration of supplier contracts, promotions, and product specifications.

• Reviewing and updating monthly promotion documents and conducting market analysis to ensure competitiveness.
• Managing Group contracts, including the creation and collation of Tenders and maintaining accurate records.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key personnel from Member companies and supplier businesses.
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting schedules of various products, including New Product Development (NPD) performance.
• Assisting with the collation of documents for Trading and Board meetings and maintaining accurate details on the Group intranet.

Our client values individuals who are organised, flexible, and passionate about maintaining high standards. To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• A minimum of 2 years of commercial administrative experience.
• Competence in the use of the Microsoft suite of packages.
• The ability to communicate at all levels and work together using combined expertise.
• A "can-do" attitude toward multi-tasking on different projects and managing unexpected changes.
• A full clean driving license, as travel and overnight stays are expected from time to time when visiting Members.