Senior Buyer, Justerini & Brooks in London

At Justerini & Brooks, we curate fine wine and spirits, combining centuries of heritage with a passion for craftsmanship, quality, and service. Founded in 1749, we’re one of the UK’s most respected wine and spirits merchants, trusted by private clients, the Royal Household and leading hospitality partners.

Our experts bring deep knowledge and a personal, relationship-driven approach, sourcing exceptional wines from the world’s finest producers. Joining us means being part of a close-knit, highly skilled community where expertise is valued, standards are high, and our heritage continues to evolve.

Justerini & Brooks is seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Buyer to join the team on a six-month fixed term contract. This is a pivotal role within the buying function, responsible for maintaining and developing key supplier relationships while ensuring the seamless creation and execution of compelling commercial offers.

• Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of international suppliers, acting as a primary point of contact and ambassador for Justerini & Brooks.
• Oversee buying responsibilities across key regions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source wines that align with the company’s quality standards and commercial objectives.
• Create, plan, and execute customer offers, ensuring they are commercially compelling and aligned with brand positioning.
• Write and proofread offer copy to a consistently high editorial standard, maintaining the tone and authority expected of Justerini & Brooks.
• Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, Logistics, and Finance to ensure smooth execution of campaigns and stock management.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and competitor activity to inform buying decisions and offer strategy.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all administrative processes are handled efficiently and with attention to detail.

• Proven experience in a buying role within the wine trade, with strong product knowledge across key European and New World regions.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce polished, engaging, and accurate offer copy.
• High level of attention to detail, particularly in proofreading and commercial accuracy.
• Confident interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Experience working cross-functionally, with a collaborative and problem-solving approach.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance quality, value, and brand positioning.

• French and other language skills would be advantageous, though not essential.

• Professional, personable, and credible, with the ability to represent the business with authority.
• A proactive and adaptable attitude, able to step into a fast-paced role and quickly make valuable contributions.
• A genuine passion for fine wine and a strong alignment with the values and standards of Justerini & Brooks.

• Duration: 6 months (family leave cover)
• Location: London (with flexibility as required)

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

• Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• On site gym or subsidised gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
• On site nursery or vouchers
• Annual bonus of circa 15% of your base salary (dependent on performance)
• Share options
• 28 days’ vacation per annum

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

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