Merchandise Buyer

Job description : Buyer

Location : On-site Northern Chicago, IL

Salary : $70,000$80,000

This is a full-time, on-site role (five days per week) based in Illinois.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our Merchandising team with proven experience managing purchasing operations across diverse product categories, including apparel, displays, barware, and other goods for the wine and spirits industry.

Role & Responsibilities

As Buyer, you will play a central role in procurement planning, inventory control, and supplier negotiation to ensure high-quality,

cost-effective purchasing across the business.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Managing purchasing aligned to a bi-annual forecasting and distribution schedule
• Maintaining up-to-date inventory reports and conducting regular analysis on levels, pricing, and inbound stock status
• Recommending continuations, withdrawals, or new additions to the product assortment based on stock movement and sales feedback
• Sourcing and managing communications with both domestic and international suppliers, ensuring pricing is competitive while

maintaining production standards

Additional Information

Physical Requirements :

Benefits :

Interview process :

1. Interview with Director of Merchandising (TEAMs call)

2. DISC assessment

3. Onsite meeting with HR Manager and one of the Owners

If youre ready to take ownership of the buying process in a global and quality-driven business, wed love to hear from you.

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role, you will need :

internationally (any experience of sourcing consumer goods via Asia is beneficial but not essential)

Why is This a Great Opportunity :

Our client is a growing and dynamic wine and spirits company with a global footprint. We are now seeking an experienced Buyer to join their operations team based in Illinois. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong procurement, supplier management, and inventory planning skills who thrives in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 70000

Salary Max : $ 80000

Currency Type : USD