Buyer

COREcruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known drinks wholesaler in the North West is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement of alcoholic and soft drinks. The successful candidate will negotiate with suppliers and develop joint business plans to enhance profitability. Strong experience in drinks buying, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach are essential for this hybrid role. Competitive salary of up to £60k plus bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drinks buying (alcoholic and/or soft drinks) is essential.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating trading terms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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.

Skills

Drinks buying experience

Negotiating trading terms

Supplier relationship management

Market trend knowledge

Communication skills

Proactive performance approach

Job description

Overview

Buyer - Leading Drinks Wholesaler - North West - Up to A£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. This role will be hybrid and operate from their North West head office, with occasional trips to visit customers.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Application

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment.