Manchester
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. Up to £60k plus bonus • 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., • 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., • 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, • Mid-Senior level, • Full-time, • Sales and Business Development, • Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages, • Wholesale Food and Beverage, • Food and Beverage Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr