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 / COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors.

We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities.

Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram 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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