Buyer

Overview

Buyer – Leading Drinks Wholesaler – North West – Up to £60k plus bonus

I am excited to be working with such a well known and established business in the North. This independent drinks wholesaler has been in the business for a number of years and has a strong reputation across the On Trade. Their culture and growth is exceptional along with their range of products.

Base pay range

Up to £60k plus bonus

The reasons to join

• Be part of a fast-paced, innovative trading team within a leading industry player.
• Work with a portfolio of exciting brands and trusted partners.
• Enjoy a supportive culture and the opportunity to make a real impact.
• Competitive salary, bonus structure, and benefits package.

The Buyer responsibilities

• Manage the buying and procurement of alcoholic and soft drinks across key categories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leading drinks suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships.
• Negotiate commercials, trading terms, and supplier agreements to support profitability.
• Develop and manage joint business plans with key suppliers, aligning with wider business strategy.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform range decisions.
• Work closely with marketing, logistics, and finance teams to deliver cohesive and effective trading strategies.

The ideal Buyer Candidate

• Proven experience in drinks buying (alcoholic and/or soft drinks) is essential.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating trading terms and managing supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of joint business planning and building collaborative, mutually beneficial agreements.
• Passionate about the drinks industry and up-to-date with market trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to driving commercial performance.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment /

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages
• Wholesale Food and Beverage
• Food and Beverage Retail

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