Wine & Spirits Sourcing Lead (Hybrid)

Wine Industry Expo; Westchester (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wine Industry Expo in the United States seeks an experienced Buyer to source wine and spirits, manage supplier relationships, and develop a premium portfolio across domestic and international markets. The role emphasizes New World wines, international wines, and growing Spirits categories, collaborating with Sales and Marketing.

The Buyer will negotiate terms, monitor margins, travel to producers, and lead purchasing for assigned lines while aligning with organizational goals and timelines.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of wine and spirits.
• At least 2 years of buying experience within the wine and spirits industry.
• Experience in high-volume retail, fine wine and spirits, or a related environment.
• Strong understanding of purchasing, pricing, margins, and supplier relationships.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solution oriented.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as a strong team player.
• Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence.
• Foreign language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Buying activities for assigned wine and spirits categories.
• Identify new products, producers, and market opportunities.
• Research consumer trends, product availability, pricing, and competitive positioning.
• Develop and maintain relationships with producers, distributors, and suppliers.
• Travel to producers and suppliers to build relationships and support sourcing efforts.
• Negotiate product costs, payment terms, and other vendor conditions.
• Monitor lead times, deliveries, and vendor performance.
• Manage purchasing for assigned product lines while supporting margin objectives.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate product information, pricing, and online merchandising.
• Manage and update purchase orders for assigned product lines.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and share wine and spirits knowledge with internal teams.
• Partner with Marketing on promotional calendars, campaigns, email marketing, and other promotional materials.
• Review and edit promotional content and product copy.
• Stay current on industry trends, producers, regions, and consumer preferences

Skills

Wine and Spirits knowledge

Buying experience 2+ years

High-volume retail experience

Purchasing and margins

Prioritization under pressure

Organized and proactive

Independent yet team player

Adaptability to deadlines

Relationship building & EI

Foreign language a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Wine Industry Expo in the United States seeks an experienced Buyer to source wine and spirits, manage supplier relationships, and develop a premium portfolio across domestic and international markets. The role emphasizes New World wines, international wines, and growing Spirits categories, collaborating with Sales and Marketing.

The Buyer will negotiate terms, monitor margins, travel to producers, and lead purchasing for assigned lines while aligning with organizational goals and timelines.