COREcruitment Ltd
Buyer
Buyer at COREcruitment Ltd, based in Manchester, North West, paying £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £60,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Manchester, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Office & Admin
About 43% above the going rate for office & admin
Reference 642846180042087552
About the role
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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Reference: 642846180042087552 · Posted 18 hours ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via COREcruitment Ltd
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