Senior Buying Manager, BWS

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 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.

Role Overview

We are looking for a visionary Senior Buying Manager to lead our Beer, Wine & Spirits (BWS) department. You will be the commercial engine behind these categories, operating at the intersection of high-end curation and hyper-growth logistics. You will ensure our 'virtual shelves' are stocked with the right products to transform how Londoners shop for daily essentials and luxury treats.

Key Responsibilities

• Category Curation: Develop and manage a diverse, trending, and innovative product range tailored for a premium convenience audience.
• Supplier Management: Build and sustain strategic supplier relationships while driving efficiencies and negotiating optimal cost, delivery, and payment terms.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Use market trend analysis and internal data to spearhead category growth and provide the analytical backbone for strategic decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Merchandising, and Product teams to ensure a cohesive customer offering and high availability.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in category management or buying within the BWS industry.
• Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and data visualization tools.
• Proven track record of managing multiple complex workstreams in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-Have

• WSET Level 3 certification.
• Experience using Looker for data analysis.