Job Description

Job Description:

Buyer – Italian Wines

Zachys is seeking a Senior Buyer with deep expertise in fine wine. This individual will lead the acquisition and selling of wines across all channels, with a particular focus on Italian Wines.

The Senior Buyer will collaborate closely with internal teams across retail, private client, and auction divisions to develop, purchase, and manage a premium wine portfolio that supports company growth and profitability goals.

Key Responsibilities
•  Lead buying efforts across assigned wine categories.
•  Identify new producers and product opportunities aligned with market trends.
•  Build and maintain strong supplier and producer relationships, including international travel.
•  Research pricing and market trends to support informed buying decisions.
•  Negotiate product costs, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
•  Oversee purchase orders and product data accuracy for merchandising and online platforms.
•  Partner with marketing to support promotional campaigns, newsletters, and product storytelling.
•  Mentor and develop junior members of the buying team.

Qualifications
•  Minimum 5 years of wine industry buying experience, ideally in fine or collectible wines.
•  Strong knowledge of global wine markets; expertise in Italian Wines highly preferred.
•  Proven experience in vendor negotiation and inventory management.
•  Experience with high-volume B2C marketing in fine wine or luxury retail.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); NetSuite experience a plus.
•  Foreign language skills (especially Italian) a plus.
•  Highly organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

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Full time, Work at office,

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