Buyer

COREcruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks wholesaler in the North West is seeking a Buyer to manage the procurement of alcoholic and soft drinks. In this hybrid role, you'll negotiate terms and build supplier relationships to deliver value. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in drinks buying and strong commercial skills, contributing to a dynamic trading team with a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drinks buying (alcoholic and/or soft drinks) is essential.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating trading terms.
• Knowledge of joint business planning and building collaborative agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the buying and procurement of alcoholic and soft drinks across key categories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leading drinks suppliers.
• Negotiate commercials, trading terms, and supplier agreements.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Drinks buying experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Market trend awareness

Job description

Buyer – Leading Drinks Wholesaler – North West – Up to £60k plus bonus

I am excited to be working with such a well known and established business in the North.This independent drinks wholesaler has been in the business for a number of years and has a strong reputation across the On Trade.Their culture and growth is exceptional along with their range of products.

As a Buyer within our Trading Team, you’ll lead the procurement of alcoholic and soft drinks from some of the UK’s most renowned drinks brands.This is a commercially focused role where you’ll manage end-to-end buying activity—from negotiations to joint business planning—ensuring we deliver exceptional value and quality to our customers.

This role will be hybrid and operate from their North West head office, along with trips to visit customers.

The reasons to join:

• Be part of a fast-paced, innovative trading team within a leading industry player.
• Work with a portfolio of exciting brands and trusted partners.
• Enjoy a supportive culture and the opportunity to make a real impact.
• Competitive salary, bonus structure, and benefits package.

The Buyer responsibilities:

• Manage the buying and procurement of alcoholic and soft drinks across key categories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leading drinks suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships.
• Negotiate commercials, trading terms, and supplier agreements to support profitability.
• Develop and manage joint business plans with key suppliers, aligning with wider business strategy.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform range decisions.
• Work closely with marketing, logistics, and finance teams to deliver cohesive and effective trading strategies.

The ideal Buyer Candidate:

• Proven experience in drinks buying (alcoholic and/or soft drinks) is essential.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating trading terms and managing supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of joint business planning and building collaborative, mutually beneficial agreements.
• Passionate about the drinks industry and up-to-date with market trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to driving commercial performance.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / [e-mail]

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