Assistant Buyer Port Chester, NY (Hybrid)Zachys Wine InternationalThe JobZachys is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to support the acquisition of wine and/or spirits across all markets we serve. This role plays a key part in maintaining margin and inventory targets while helping to develop and manage a curated assortment of premium wine and spirits.The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for wine, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Auction, and Retail teams.Key ResponsibilitiesBuying & Category ManagementIdentify opportunities for new products and producers within assigned categoriesResearch consumer trends and market demandDevelop and maintain supplier relationships to optimize supply chain performanceAnalyze product pricing and positioningManage item setup and purchase order creationMonitor inventory levels, sales performance, and category healthMaintain strong inventory turnover while operating within budgetVendor ManagementNegotiate product costs and payment termsMonitor and manage lead times and delivery schedulesSource and evaluate new vendors as neededPurchase Order ManagementCreate and maintain items and pricing for assigned product linesGenerate, update, and manage purchase orders for all buyersSales Support & EducationServe as a subject matter expert for assigned categoriesPartner with Private Client Sales and Retail teamsSupport internal training and product education initiativesMarketing SupportCollaborate with Marketing on promotional calendar planning and executionContribute insights for email campaigns and marketing initiativesManage and organize supplier-provided marketing assetsQualificationsEducation & KnowledgeStrong knowledge of wine (required)Foreign language skills are a plusExperienceMinimum 2 years of buying experience in the wine and spirits industryExperience in high-volume B2C environments (fine wine & spirits preferred)Technical SkillsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Experience with NetSuite is a plusWorking Hours: 3 days in our Port Chester Office (Tuesday-Thursday)