Job Description
Job Description
Junior Wine Buyer, Procurement Specialist
About us: Last Bottle, Inc. and its sister-companies belong to a portfolio of much-loved wine businesses—each with a distinct identity, loyal following, and shared commitment to excellence. From daily deal sites to exclusive club experiences, we lead the industry with innovation, integrity, and an obsession for quality. Our team sits at the intersection of tradition and technology, building the future of wine while staying rooted in what makes it special.
Opportunity
We are looking for a motivated and wine-savvy professional to join our growing procurement team in a role that blends supply chain operations with wine buying support. You’ll work closely with our buyers, wineries, distributors, and logistics partners to ensure the right wines flow smoothly into our inventory — and that we never miss a great buying opportunity. This is an excellent career role for someone who loves wine, has a sharp eye for detail, and wants to grow into a full wine buying career path.
You will be deeply involved in supplier onboarding, purchase order execution, SKU setup, shipment management, cellar and spot-offer evaluations, and price/value research — all central to how we curate wines for our customers across Last Bottle Wines and all sister companies.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement + Wine Buying Support
- Partner with buyers to execute purchase orders across all business units (DTC and Wholesale)
- Assist in wine evaluations — cellar appraisals, back-vintage pricing, offer analysis, and market/competitive research
- Coordinate parallel wholesale procurement tasks in NetSuite, Precoro, and LinnWorks
- Maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring clear communication and timely responses
- Wine data support: regions, press, formats, conditions, farming methods, appellation info, etc.
Supplier Onboarding & Data Management
- Lead supplier onboarding from documentation through compliance setup and system integration
- Co-Manage SKU creation and product data accuracy across all brands, including product upload templates
Software & Process Ownership
- Become our in-house purchasing software (Precoro, Netsuite, LinnWorks) expert — training, troubleshooting, and optimizing usage
- Execute and refine SOPs for purchase order processing and exception management
Inbound Logistics & Shipment Coordination
- Monitor proformas, production status, and shipping timelines to ensure on-time delivery
- Track freight movement and collaborate with warehouse teams for seamless inbound inventory flow
- Resolve discrepancies and shipping exceptions proactively to maintain a clean supply chain
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Participate in internal offer reviews — ensuring accuracy and contributing tasting/market insights
- Support special projects as assigned — we’re a small, dynamic team that wears many hats
- Participate in key supplier wine tasting and product evaluation
What You’ll Bring
- 2–3 years of industry experience in wine procurement, supply chain, or inventory management
- Working knowledge of wine regions, varietals, and market pricing — personal passion welcomed
- Familiarity with ERP systems — NetSuite and Shopify experience strongly preferred
- Impeccable attention to detail and a process-driven mindset
- Excellent relationship building and communication skills, internal and external
- A self-starter attitude — comfortable managing multiple timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, or relevant field)
Why This Role Matters
You will directly influence:
- What wines we buy
- When they arrive
- How efficiently they move through our system
- The quality and accuracy of product information our customers rely on
Your work ensures that our world-class wines make it from winery cellars to our warehouse — perfectly timed, accurately represented, and ready to impress.
Compensation: $27.00-$31.00 + annual bonus
Onsite: Napa,CA
What you’ll get
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k with company matching.
- Annual training allowance to advance your wine or business knowledge.
- Paid time off, including a day off every year for your birthday.
- An incredible benefit to purchase wines at a large discount.
- The chance to be part of a dynamic team where you will be challenged and allowed to grow and thrive.
Last Bottle Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Why Join Us
Become part of one of the most exciting wine retailers on the planet, where craftsmanship meets innovation. You’ll gain hands-on procurement and buying experience with mentorship and a clear growth path toward full Buyer responsibilities.