Buying and Partnerships Manager - Wine and Spirits Industry

Ashdown Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing start-up in the luxury drinks industry is seeking a Buying and Partnerships Manager to lead their buying strategy and build partnerships. This role involves shaping product ranges for retail and ecommerce while focusing on commercial performance and market trends. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the wine & spirits sector and strong negotiation abilities. The position offers a salary of £50,000-£70,000, based in central London with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in buying and category management in the wine & spirits industry.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and sourcing premium products.
• Deep understanding of UK and global alcohol markets and trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead buying strategy and build partnerships across the luxury drinks industry.
• Shape and grow product ranges across retail and ecommerce.
• Deliver clear joint business plans with partners.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Joint business plans

Category management

Market trend analysis

Job description

An exciting start-up in the retail/drinks/alcoholic beverages sector is looking for a commercially sharp Buying and Partnerships Manager to lead their buying strategy and build powerful partnerships across the luxury drinks/wine and spirits industry. You'll shape and grow product ranges across both retail and ecommerce, balancing commercial performance with range curation, customer insight, and emerging market trends. You'll be a category thinker, deal closer, and a relationship builder. You’ll deliver clear joint business plans with partners, and keep both short-term trading and long-term growth top of mind.

This role is paying £50,000-£70,000 depending on experience and is based in the company’s central London offices 4 days a week with 1 day working from home. This company is in a period of growth, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join them in a role crucial to their ongoing development.

Yo be considered you must have 5+ years in buying and category management in the wine & spirits industry, and a proven track record in supplier negotiations, joint business plans, and sourcing premium products. To be successful in the role you’ll need a deep understanding of both UK and global alcohol markets and trends. If you have start-up or fast-growth business exposure that would be preferred. Having some existing supplier/brand relationships would be highly advantageous.