Trading Assistant

Bidfood UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider in the UK is hiring a Trading Assistant to manage supplier relationships and support day-to-day trading functions. This home-based role offers flexibility and requires experience in the Foodservice industry, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Excel. Join a company committed to providing a rewarding career and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Pension plan

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance program

Cinema discounts

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar role within the Foodservice Industry required.
• Experience in income management and commercial knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support daily trading functions within the Central Team.
• Contribute to developing and implementing the CFBG Procurement strategy.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manage income tracking.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Cross-functional team management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

MS Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Job description

About the role

Caterfood Buying Group is a collection of independent foodservice suppliers working together to offer an extensive product range, industry knowledge, and geographical coverage.

We have a new position for a Trading Assistant within the Caterfood Buying Group Trading Team.

The Caterfood Buying Group (CFBG) Trading team is responsible for the day-to-day management of suppliers within the group, ensuring CFBG collaborates with the right suppliers for our members. This includes negotiating group agreements related to commercial terms, fixed product listings, and marketing execution with those suppliers.

A Trading Assistant within the Central Team plays a crucial role by supporting the wider trading team and Group Commercial Director in daily trading functions.

Flexible Working: The role is home-based with some travel and overnight stays around the UK when visiting members.

Role Essentials

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the CFBG Procurement strategy.
• Gain a good understanding of each CFBG member business through regular visits and contact with key members.
• Communicate regularly with group members about CFBG Central news and supplier updates.
• Manage all aspects of CFBG Suppliers on a daily basis.
• Build strong relationships with the supplier portfolio.
• Identify and engage with potential new group suppliers.
• Manage income: logging, tracking, forecasting, reporting, and revising as needed.

Who we’re looking for

• Experience with product lifecycle stages: sourcing, tendering, launching, monitoring, benchmarking, and delisting.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within the Foodservice Industry.
• Experience in income management, commercial knowledge, and accountability.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive performance.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Moderate proficiency in MS Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent commercial acumen and financial control.
• Team-oriented with the ability to achieve success through others.
• Flexible, proactive, enthusiastic, and positive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Tenacious problem solver, comfortable finding alternative solutions.
• Focus on root cause analysis to resolve issues.

The Benefits

• Pension (4% matched, rising to 6% after 1 year)
• Life assurance
• Hapi discounts
• B&Q discounts
• Cinema discounts
• Gym discounts
• Big Prize Draw
• Season ticket loan
• Flexible benefits including critical illness, dental, and holiday insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Salary finance, earned wage access, and loans

About us

Our journey began in 1929. Since then, we’ve built a strong and resilient business with a promising future, making us one of the leading foodservice providers in the country.

A journey that gives back

We aim to make your career with us rewarding. We offer benefits supporting your wellbeing and financial security, providing peace of mind.

The essentials

• Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy more.
• Contribute 4% to the pension, matched up to 6% after one year.
• Life cover that can be increased.
• Access to confidential support and counseling.
• A health plan covering medical costs for you and your family, plus digital GP access.

The extras

• High street discounts on cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food, and drink.
• Get paid as you earn—up to 20% of your salary before payday.
• Option to buy dental and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re committed to creating a diverse and caring workforce filled with forward-thinking individuals with unique talents and skills. Regardless of your background, we welcome you to join us and be part of our journey!