Category Manager - EU Food

JD.COM; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JD.com, based in Düsseldorf, Germany, is seeking a Category Manager to lead the EU Food category, ensuring the right product mix at competitive prices for customers. You will manage end-to-end category processes, build strong supplier relationships, and translate market insights into actionable strategies to drive growth.

The role offers a path in a fast-growing global e-commerce business with a collaborative, customer-focused culture and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in Category Management, Buying, Merchandising, Procurement or Commercial Management, ideally within EU Food category.
• Strong understanding of customers, market dynamics and product assortment.
• Ability to translate market and customer insights into effective category strategies.

Aufgaben

• Manage end-to-end category management processes including assortment, pricing, supplier management and promotions.
• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with national, regional and local suppliers.
• Analyse category performance and market trends to identify growth opportunities and improve supplier and category performance.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Buying

Merchandising

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Data-driven

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.

Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.

Our Global Reach

JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/

What We Offer

Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.

About The Team

You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Category Manager to support the development and growth of our EU Food category, ensuring we provide customers with the right selection of products at competitive prices.

The ideal candidate will have experience in category management, buying, merchandising or procurement, with a strong ability to build meaningful supplier relationships and translate market and customer insights into effective category strategies.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape category strategy and contribute to the growth of a dynamic and fast-growing e-commerce business.

What You Will Do

• Manage the end-to-end category management process, including assortment, pricing, supplier management, inventory and promotions.
• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with key national, regional and local suppliers.
• Analyse category performance, customer demand, market trends and assortment gaps to identify growth opportunities and improve supplier and category performance.
• Build and continuously optimise the product assortment to meet local customer needs and strengthen category competitiveness.
• Monitor inventory levels and work closely with relevant teams to ensure healthy stock availability and inventory efficiency.
• Develop and execute category sales strategies, including pricing, promotional activities and other commercial initiatives.
• Develop long-term category strategies tailored to local market needs, supporting customer acquisition, retention and sustainable growth across key category KPIs.
• Monitor competitor activity, pricing, assortment and market trends, and translate insights into actionable commercial initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with teams including Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations and Product to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.

About You

• Relevant experience in Category Management, Buying, Merchandising, Procurement or Commercial Management, ideally within EU Food category.
• Strong understanding of customers, market dynamics, product assortment and commercial principles.
• Experience in supplier management and building effective commercial partnerships.
• Strong analytical capabilities, commercial awareness and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Highly driven, proactive and results-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.