Senior Buyer

Corecruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Premium Wine & Spirit supplier is seeking a Senior Buyer for their Spirits, Beer, Soft Drinks, and Champagne categories. The ideal candidate will have experienced managing spirit brands and a strong track record in negotiation and procurement. This remote position requires some travel to London, offering a competitive salary of up to £50,000 plus a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Competitive salary with performance-related bonus

Chance to work with premium and award-winning brands

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing spirit brands and portfolios within the drinks industry is essential.
• Strong negotiation and buying experience with category strategy understanding.
• Ability to analyze sales data and market insights to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic buying plan for spirits, beer, soft drinks, and champagne.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Drive category profitability through cost management and promotional planning.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial Acumen

Analytical Thinking

Job description

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Senior Buyer – Premium Wine & Spirits – Remote (travel to London required)

Up to £50,000 plus annual bonus

My client is one of the leading Premium Wine & Spirit suppliers in the UK. This company has a fantastic portfolio and a large distribution radius across the country. The business works with a large number of recognizable brands and has fantastic relationships across the procurement sector.

As Senior Buyer, you will take ownership of the Spirits, Beer, Softs & Champagne categories, managing supplier relationships, sourcing new brands, and optimising the product portfolio. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will drive commercial success through strategic procurement, negotiation, and category management.

Only applicants with Spirits buying experience included will be considered for this role.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to work with Premium and Award winning brands!

The Senior Buyer Key Responsibilities include:

• Category Management – Develop and execute a strategic buying plan for spirits, beer, soft drinks, and champagne, ensuring a market-leading portfolio.
• Supplier & Brand Management – Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating best-in-class pricing, terms, and exclusivity deals.
• Market & Trend Analysis – Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity to identify new opportunities and drive innovation.
• Profitability & Performance – Drive category profitability through cost management, margin optimisation, and promotional planning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure a cohesive commercial strategy.
• New Product Development – Identify and introduce new brands and exclusive products, enhancing the company’s premium positioning.
• Stock & Supply Chain Management – Ensure optimal stock levels, forecasting demand, and working with suppliers to maintain seamless supply

The Ideal Senior Buyer:

• Drinks FMCG Experience – Proven experience managing spirit brands and portfolios within the drinks industry is essential (including Campari, Disaronno and William Grant)
• Commercial Acumen – Strong negotiation and buying experience, with a deep understanding of category strategy and pricing structures.
• Industry Knowledge – Passionate about the spirits, beer, and champagne sector, with a sharp eye for emerging trends.
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking – Ability to analyse sales data and market insights to inform commercial decisions.
• Relationship Management – A skilled communicator who can build strong supplier and stakeholder partnerships.
• Results-Driven – A track record of delivering commercial growth, securing top-tier brands, and driving category success.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Markcorecruitment

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