Procurement Control (JD YOUNG Internship Program)

JD DEVELOPMENT DE GmbH; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

JD DEVELOPMENT DE GmbH presents the JD Young Internship program in Düsseldorf, offering hands-on experience in procurement, supplier relations, and market analysis within a cross-border e-commerce context. You will work with category leaders to optimize inventory, analyze trends, and contribute to promotional projects.

The internship emphasizes rapid learning, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across teams to drive business growth and practical skill development for early-career

Qualifications

• German and English communication skills (oral and written).
• Fast learner with ability to grasp business knowledge quickly.
• Goal-driven mindset and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Ability to formulate procurement/marketing optimization strategies from data.
• Ability to connect with overseas suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist category leaders and procurement managers in daily procurement work, including category planning, product selection strategy formulation, and inventory optimization.
• Manage supplier communications, negotiations, and relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify market opportunities and risks.
• Maintain procurement system data accuracy, update product info, pricing, and inventory dynamics for decision support.
• Review product descriptions, images, and data for accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support promotions and new product launches.
• Prepare materials for business reviews, operation analysis reports, and dashboards.

Skills

Multilingual communication (DE/EN)

Rapid learner

Result oriented

Business analysis

Cross-cultural collaboration

Job description

About JD Young Internship The JD Young Internship Program aims to cultivate young talent by providing opportunities to enhance their professional skills and accelerate their growth. It is also designed to identify high-potential candidates suited for the JD Star Program.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist category leaders and procurement managers in daily procurement work, including category planning, product selection strategy formulation, and inventory optimization.
• Be responsible for supplier communication, business negotiations, and relationship maintenance to ensure that product delivery timeliness and quality standards are met.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis, monitor changes in consumption trends, and identify potential market opportunities and risks for the responsible categories.
• Maintain the accuracy of procurement system data, promptly update product information, price systems, and inventory dynamics to ensure data accuracy in supporting business decisions and report generation.
• Be responsible for product information review and promptly correct errors in descriptions, pictures, and data.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to promote the implementation of promotional activities and new product launches.
• Participate in the preparation of materials for business review meetings, operation analysis reports, and data dashboards.

Job Requirements

• German and English communication skills: Possessing fluent German and English written and oral expression abilities
• Quick learning ability: Being able to quickly master business knowledge and adapt to the dynamic changes in the cross-border e-commerce industry
• Result-oriented awareness: Having a strong goal-driven mindset, being able to proactively identify and promote business growth opportunities
• Business analysis ability: Being able to formulate procurement and marketing optimization strategies by analyzing market and consumer behavior data
• Cross-cultural collaboration ability: Having an international perspective and being able to efficiently connect with overseas suppliers and customer groups

About JD.com

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com is China’s largest retailer by revenue. In 2023, JD.com reported revenues of US$152.8 billion and served approximately 600 million active customers.

Our International Business

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com operates globally, with business activities in countries such as 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 many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

European Omni-channel Retail Brand “Ochama”

Ochama is an innovative B2C omni-channel retailer that leverages state-of-the-art retail and supply chain solutions to offer a comprehensive, full-category assortment of both top-rated and budget-friendly products at the best prices. As a subsidiary of JD.com, ochama utilizes advanced supply chain technologies and automated warehouses to redefine the shopping landscape. Our slogan, “Shopping made simple,” perfectly captures our mission. We are dedicated to fulfilling all our customers' needs and providing a shopping experience that is not only easy and convenient but also enjoyable and fun. Start your journey with us. We believe great careers start with real opportunities. That’s why our early careers programmes give students, graduates and emerging talent the chance to learn, take ownership and make a real impact from day one.

JD YOUNG - Internship Programme

JD Young Internship gives students and early-career talent the chance to spend three or six months working on real projects, building practical skills and learning from experienced colleagues.

JD STAR - Specialist Development Programme

JD Star gives recent graduates a high-impact start to their careers. Many participants join us on a permanent contract from day one, with structured development and opportunities to grow.

JD VANGUARD - Logistics Future Leaders Programme

JD Vanguard is our frontline leadership programme for graduates ready to build a career in supply chain and logistics. With permanent roles, competitive rewards and hands-on development, you’ll gain the skills and experience to lead the future of JINGDONG Logistics as we continue to grow around the world.

Why JD.com?

Whether you’re looking for an internship or your first graduate role, there’s a place for you at JD.com. From e-commerce and supply chain to AI, technology, HR and beyond, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow and make a real impact from day one. Together, we’re delivering joy through innovation, collaboration and the work we do every day. Join us and help shape what’s next while building a career that’s just getting started.