Position: Buyer – Lifestyle, Wine & Spirits Brand
Location: On-site | Northern Chicago, IL
Salary: $70,000–$80,000 + Bonus Potential
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (on-site)
Relocation: Not provided

Step Into a Career You Can Toast To

Join a bold, globally recognized lifestyle brand in the wine and spirits industry that blends creativity, culture, and commerce. Known for shaking up the scene with distinctive, high-energy labels, this company operates with the spirit of a startup and the structure of an established international business.

Their team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and yes! occasional tastings.

Now, they’re looking for a detail-savvy, proactive Buyer to take charge of procurement for a high-impact merchandise program that spans apparel, promotional displays, barware, and more.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take ownership of seasonal and biannual buying plans across a variety of lifestyle products
• Monitor inventory, pricing, and shipping to keep things running smoothly and cost-effectively
• Make data-driven recommendations on which SKUs to keep, retire, or introduce
• Source and negotiate with suppliers around the globe to ensure quality and on-time delivery
• Collaborate across teams to ensure product launches and inventory rollouts are seamless
• Maintain accurate product data across systems including ERP and warehouse records

You’ll Thrive If You Have:

• 3–5 years of buying/procurement experience (lifestyle or consumer goods preferred)
• Experience managing international suppliers and vendor negotiations
• Strong ERP skills (NetSuite highly preferred) and advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables)
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy
• A collaborative, clear communicator with a passion for product

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive salary + 2 performance-based bonuses per year (up to 20%)
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Unique industry perks (including brand tastings!)
• Autonomy, creativity, and real room to grow in a supportive team

If you’re ready to bring your buying skills to a brand that’s as stylish as it is strategic. Apply now and take the next step in a career worth raising a glass to.