Buying and Partnerships Manager - Wine and Spirits Industry

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

Job summary

A growing start-up in the retail industry seeks a Buying and Partnerships Manager to lead their buying strategy and cultivate partnerships in the luxury drinks sector. This pivotal role involves shaping product ranges and requires 5+ years in wine and spirits category management. The position offers a competitive salary between £50,000-£70,000 and is primarily office-based in central London.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead buying strategy and build partnerships across luxury drinks/wine 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

Relationship building

Market trends analysis

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead buying strategy and build partnerships across luxury drinks/wine and spirits industry
• Shape and grow product ranges across retail and ecommerce; balance commercial performance with range curation, customer insight, and emerging market trends
• Be a category thinker, deal closer, and relationship builder
• Deliver clear joint business plans with partners; keep both short-term trading and long-term growth top of mind

Qualifications

• Yo be considered you must have 5+ years in buying and category management in the wine & spirits industry
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations, joint business plans, and sourcing premium products
• Deep understanding of both UK and global alcohol markets and trends
• Start-up or fast-growth business exposure preferred
• Having some existing supplier/brand relationships would be highly advantageous