Wine Buyer

Assess the market situation and develop strategies to achieve sourcing goals.
- Negotiate balanced packages, considering product, volume, price, delivery and payment terms.
- Allocation of tanks for each vintage based on the agreed wine contracts and quality expectations.
- Allocation of wine to all bottle and bulk SKUs for the weekly wine planning.
- Ensure that all products get meet client expectation including wine specification and quality prior to trucking in to OWS.
- Ensure that stock gets managed according to the agreement and size of package.
- Establishes and maintains appropriate methods / systems for evaluating and pricing for wines.
- Manage pricing within agreed costings or target price band.
- Ensure payment terms align with company standards.
- Manage long-term agreements with regards to production.
- Responsible for the implementation of new agreements and projects relating to external wine and grape production.
- Responsible for new vine plantings and expansion initiatives.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and suppliers through regular interactions.
- Support sales and marketing activities, including tastings, shows and travelling.
- Ensure that all sourced grapes and wine meet legal specifications and comply with South African regulations.
- Assist during internal audits at OWS (traceability, walkthroughs, auditor queries).
- Adherence to company and statutory requirements & compliance.
- Ensures housekeeping is kept in order and meets required standards as well as general maintenance.

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant Degree or Diploma in Wine Making
- Qualified wine judge on the Wine & Spiritis Board
- SAGE Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ cellar operating experience in similar environment
- Valid drivers license
- 8 years of production experience in Wine Industry