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COREcruitment Ltd | Manchester, ENG, GB

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Description

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.



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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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