Senior Buying Manager, Beer, Wine & Spirits Commercial

Justzapp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium convenience retail platform in Greater London is seeking a Senior Buying Manager for Beer, Wine, and Spirits. The role involves curating product ranges, managing supplier relationships, and leveraging data insights for category growth. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in the BWS industry, strong analytical skills, and exceptional project management abilities. This position promises a dynamic work environment where innovation meets fast-paced logistics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a category management/buying role in the BWS industry.
• Proven experience in the wine and spirits industry.
• Exceptional project management abilities with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Curate a diverse product range for the BWS department.
• Build and sustain supplier relationships.
• Deliver data-driven insights and market trend analysis.

Skills

Category management experience

Strong analytical skills

Supplier negotiation

Project management

Communication skills

Education

WSET Level 3 certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Looker

Job description

Senior Buying Manager, Beer, Wine & Spirits

Vauxhall Hybrid: Fridays WFH

About Zapp

Zapp is London’s leading premium convenience retail platform. Founded in 2020, our vision is to disrupt the multi-trillion dollar convenience retail market, currently dominated by major players, by developing best-in-class customer‑centric technology and fulfilment solutions. Zapp partners with some of the world’s leading brands to deliver an exclusive range of hand‑picked products 24/7, delivered in minutes.

The Role

We are looking for a visionary Senior Buying Manager to lead our BWS department. You will be the commercial engine behind our Beer, Wine and Spirits categories – transforming how Londoners shop for everything from daily essentials to luxury treats.

This isn’t traditional retail. You’ll be operating at the intersection of high‑end curation and hyper‑growth logistics, ensuring our "virtual shelves" are always stocked with the right products, delivered in minutes.

Here’s What You’d Be Doing

• Curate a diverse, trending and innovative product range for our unique and speciality BWS department
• Build and sustain supplier relationships, whilst driving efficiencies across our supply base
• Deliver data‑driven insights and market trend analysis to spearhead category growth, providing the analytical backbone for strategic decision‑making and competitive positioning
• Own supplier negotiations across cost, delivery and payment terms to maximise profitability and minimise risk
• Partner cross‑functionally with Marketing, Merchandising, Product, and Partnerships to synthesise a cohesive customer offering

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years experience in a category management/ buying role in the BWS industry
• Proven experience in the wine and spirits industry; WSET Level 3 certification is desirable
• Strong execution mindset and exceptional project management abilities: proven track record of managing multiple concurrent workstreams with competing deadlines and priorities
• Strong analytical skills: confident building business cases, and extracting insights from data to drive decisions
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) or Microsoft Excel; experience with Looker is desirable
• High‑energy self‑starter with exceptional attention to detail: You thrive in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments, making quick decisions with imperfect information while maintaining meticulous accuracy and spotting problems before they escalate
• Tenacious communicator who gets things done: You influence stakeholders at all levels, push back when needed, and maintain a hands‑on mentality with natural prioritisation and urgency – always finding solutions rather than roadblocks