Buyer – Italian
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.