Buying and Partnerships Manager - Wine and Spirits Industry

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 industryShape and grow product ranges across retail and ecommerce; balance commercial performance with range curation, customer insight, and emerging market trendsBe a category thinker, deal closer, and relationship builderDeliver clear joint business plans with partners; keep both short-term trading and long-term growth top of mindQualifications

Yo be considered you must have 5+ years in buying and category management in the wine and spirits industryProven track record in supplier negotiations, joint business plans, and sourcing premium productsDeep understanding of both UK and global alcohol markets and trendsStart-up or fast-growth business exposure preferredHaving some existing supplier/brand relationships would be highly ..... full job details .....