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We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing Buying Team at Majestic Wine Warehouse, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer!
We are looking for a Buyer to join us during a challenging time in a dynamic and competitive market.
Do you have a real can do attitude able to overcome challenges and find solutions in order to succeed?
If you have answered yes to these questions, then Majestic would be delighted to hear from you!
Who are we?
Majestic is the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, with over 200 stores nationwide and a growing online presence. We pride ourselves on our unrivalled range, expert knowledge, and passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. As we continue to evolve and innovate, we’re looking for a talented Senior Buyer to help lead and shape the future of our product strategy.
Role Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Buying, the Senior Buyer plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the overall strategic direction of Majestic’s product range. You’ll lead and mentor Buyers and buying assistants (where applicable), taking full ownership of your buying categories and overseeing areas of significant strategic and commercial importance.
This is a senior leadership role within the Buying team, responsible for delivering a market-leading product range that delivers both quality and value to our customers. You’ll drive sustainable growth and profitability, using customer insight, market trends and commercial data to ensure Majestic maintains its competitive edge.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Location: Watford Support Centre*
*We are proud to offer an Agile Working Policy for Support Centre colleagues – a blend of office and home working, including 3 days per week in the Majestic office.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own and deliver the buying and selling strategy for your assigned categories.
* Shape the product range using customer insight, commercial performance, and market trends to drive growth and differentiation.
* Lead range reviews, identify NPD opportunities and cost-saving initiatives to optimise performance.
* Anticipate shifts in customer preferences and respond proactively with strategic decisions.
* Lead high-level commercial negotiations with key suppliers to drive value and performance.
* Build and manage long-term, collaborative supplier relationships that align with Majestic’s quality and ethical standards.
* Set and manage clear supplier KPIs, leveraging data to support performance and improvement.
Financial Performance & KPIs
* Be accountable for delivering sales, profit, gross margin and supplier income targets for your categories.
* Use data to track performance and adjust strategies accordingly to maximise growth and profitability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Commercial Planning, Supply Chain and Retail to ensure alignment and effective execution of category strategies.
* Lead or support strategic business projects to drive efficiencies and deliver company-wide improvements.
Sourcing & Product Development
* Plan and lead international sourcing trips to discover new products, assess suppliers, and stay ahead of market trends.
* Champion innovation and NPD that responds to evolving customer needs and market opportunities.
* Share deep product expertise with the wider business, running tastings, training sessions and briefings.
* Support the development of Buyers and Buying Administrators, providing coaching, mentorship and guidance.
* Continuously improve buying processes to drive efficiency and better outcomes.
* Take ownership of your professional development and support the growth of others in the team.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Proven Buying Experience: Minimum 5 years in a commercial buying role, ideally within retail, grocery or the alcohol industry. Wine & Spirits experience highly desirable.
* Commercial Acumen: Strong analytical and numerical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
* Product Knowledge: Passion for wine and deep understanding of product, market and customer behaviour.
* Supplier Negotiation: Exceptional negotiation skills and a track record of building high-performing supplier relationships.
* WSET Qualifications: WSET Level 3 is desirable. Diploma or MW highly advantageous.
* Leadership: Experience managing or mentoring team members, with the ability to inspire, lead and support others.
* Communication: Confident communicator with strong influencing and presentation skills.
* International Experience: Comfortable with international travel for sourcing and supplier meetings.
* Strategic Thinking: Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.
* Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with buying systems, data analysis tools, and digital workflows.
* Ethics & Integrity: Committed to upholding Majestic’s ethical and professional standards in all buying activity.
What's in it for you:
* A competitive salary & performance related bonus.
* Up to 20% Staff Discount
* 33 days holiday, including public and bank holidays and we also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme. Life Assurance.
* A contributory Company Pension Plan.
* Free parking on site with electric charging points
* Access to Retail Trust which includes: Retail Rewards including Instant savings with discounted e-vouchers, discounted reloadable shopping cards, gift vouchers and gift cards, Discounts of up to 30%, Access to free counselling and support phone line.
* Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 26 weeks Long service rewards.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing, Business Development, and Management
* Industries
Beverage Manufacturing
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