Senior Buyer – Fine Wine

A confidential luxury goods company in Westchester County 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 French regions such as Burgundy and Bordeaux.

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 Burgundy and Bordeaux 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 French) a plus.
•  Highly organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.