Buyer

COREcruitment Ltd

Manchester

On-site

GBP 54,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading drinks wholesaler in the North West seeks a Buyer to manage procurement of alcoholic and soft drinks. The ideal candidate has proven experience in drinks buying and strong negotiation skills. Join a supportive team and enjoy a competitive salary up to £60k plus bonus. If interested, please send your CV to Mark.

Qualifications

Experience in buying alcoholic and/or soft drinks is essential.
Ability to negotiate trading terms and manage supplier relationships.
Knowledge of joint business planning and collaborative agreements.

Responsibilities

Manage the buying and procurement of drinks.
Build relationships with drinks suppliers.
Negotiate supplier agreements and trading terms.
Monitor market trends for informed decisions.
Collaborate with marketing and finance teams.

Skills

Proven experience in drinks buying

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Job description

Overview

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.

Base pay range

Up to £60k plus bonus

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 / mark@corecruitment.com

COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia.

To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you.