What we're looking for:
A minimum of 5 years' current buying experience, within the Liquor category within retail/FMCG/wholesale environments (non-negotiable)
A relevant 3-year degree in Commerce, Supply Chain, or Marketing (advantageous)
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of pricing, promotions, and category performance
Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills
Experience in systems such as SAP (advantageous)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
A big-picture thinker with an eye for detail and sound administrative follow-through
What you'll be responsible for:
Leading national and regional supplier trade meetings and negotiations
Managing trading term agreements, cycle deals, and promotional grids
Owning and delivering on sales, gross profit, and profitability targets for the Liquor category
Collaborating with demand planning and ensuring store execution excellence
Driving promotions, advertising campaigns, and supplier collaboration
Managing stock across stores and distribution centres (DCs)
Overseeing ranging, planograms, and product mix for the liquor category
Driving innovation in category formats in line with our new generation store rollouts
Handling relevant administration, reporting, and master data management
Partnering closely with internal stakeholders (marketing, operations, execs) and external suppliers
